Alot of the specialty tools, like balljoint pullers and flywheel pullers,
among others, are usually avaliable for loan from your local auto parts
store. It usually requires a fully refundable deposit. It beats wrapping a
lot of money up in specialty tools.

Todd

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I should add that there are other tools that could be needed for very
specific purposes - for example: snap ring pliers, pulley pullers, pickle
fork (for popping ball joints).  The need for these is fairly infrequent but
when you need them, no other tool is a good substitute.  These are
buy-as-you-go items IMO.  The better service manuals will tell you when
you'll need them.




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I second the vote for Sear Craftsman tools.   They'll replace any hand tool
for ANY reason whatsoever - even if you break it through misuse (screwdriver
as pry-bar, etc...).  They recently replaced a screwdriver whose handle my
dog chewed to shreds!

You'll find that to do virtually anything to your car, the following tools
will be sufficient:

        A 3/8" ratchet and either metric or standard sockets from 6mm to
17mm (or the equivalent standard sizes) and a spark plug socket of the
appropriate size.

        A set of box-end wrenches in the same sizes (open-end slip too
easily IMO)

        A set of philips-head screwdrivers.

The only thing I can think of that I couldn't do to my car with the above is
remove the crank pulley to change the timing belt.  This requires an impact
wrench.

Also note that anything involving removing major parts of the engine
(manifolds, head(s), etc...) will require a torque wrench for proper
reinstallation.

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