[BlacknBoostn]

I need to start compiling my tool collection..
I want to potentially have EVERYTHING needed to rebuild a motor (except machining tools for boring etc.) replace pistons, rings, gaskets etc, also to do just about any modification thats needed.

whats needed? I'll add to this OP and start checking stuff off.

Tools I have:

Complete socket set with lots of options 80pcs i think (includes spark plug socket)
Various extenders for sockets, not longer than 18in
Wrench set with 5mm-17mm
Some standard wrenches 1/2in i have for sure
Ft/LB torque Wrench w/ long sockets (it's a pretty big wrench lol)
Racheting Wrenches both metric and standard
Hose Clamps Various Sizes
Screw Drivers all different sizes
Torx
Pliers
Monkey Wrench
Lock Jaw Pliers
Vice Grip Pliers FTMFW
Needle Nose Pliers
Oil Filter wrench
Rhino Ramps
2 jacks 1 small 1 large (large on is "low pro" but not that "low pro")
2 jack stands and 1 wheel chock (i need another wheel chock and i want 2 more jack stands)
Copper Spray A Gasket
Telescopic Magnet on a Stick
Utility Knives

Tools I Need:
*Piston ring compressor
*Feeler Gauges (I may have these)
*Valve spring compressor
*Deadblow hammer (pretty much a must for any tool collection regardless of the project)
*Assembly lube
*And some plastigauge considering its pretty cheap
*Ridge removing tool
*Gallon of WD40 w/ sprayer
*Red and Blue Loctite
*Bed Plate Sealant
*Black Silicone Sealant
*Engine Stand and Hoist (or borrow)
*Wooden dowel/broom handle
*Rubber hose snippets for the rod bolts
*Twine for anything I can use it for (nylon would be better than organic for this purpose)
*Harmonic Balancer Removal Kit
*Scotch Brite pads and Plastic Scrapers
*AIR COMPRESSOR
*Blower attachment
*Impact Wrench
*Ratchet
*Plastic Baggies
*Tape
*Sharpies
*Electric Drill (still don't have a decent one, my small handheld stopped working )
*Pry Bars in Different Sizes
*Shop Press
*Blow Torch
*Heat Gun


THANKS guys! Some of these things will be happening sooner than later... Air tools although convenient are not considered mandatory for me yet... An Air COMPRESSOR however with the blower attachment will be.

[Vettezuki]

Uhh, engine stand and hoist?

I recommend a folding hoist, or just borrow these as needed.

Other things off the top of my head for engine stuff and generic automotive work.

- wooden dowel, or just cut off broom handle. You'll use this with a dead blow to "pop" the piston out. Wood will never mar metal and the dowel will give you a little more reach and control. Not strictly necessarry as you could just use the plastic handle of the hammer, etc. You get the idea.

- rubber hose snippets to go over the rod bolts, especially when reinstalling the pistons. cheap insurance against marring the cylinder walls

- twine to tie an X around the head studs. Why? If you're working by yourself and want to remove pistons you want to make double darn sure they don't come flying out and hit the floor. You could use the end of a hammer in one hand and catch the piston in the other, but I think if you're working by yourself the deadblow + dowel to pop the piston out and twine to retain the piston is a good safe method.

- harmonic balancer bolt remover kit.

- scotch brite pads and plastic scrapers to clean deck surfaces

- air compressor, blower attachment for cleaning out places, impact and ratchet

- lots of plastic bags, tape and sharpies to tag things

- another generically useful tool is a socet adapter for your electric drill. With the high speed this can help you quickly zip through removing lots of fasteners in some cases.

- universal joints for your socket drivers

- magnet on a stick (sometimes there is NO substitute)

- pry bars (like dead blows, get a couple in different sizes)

- utility knives

As for the rim remover, it is my understanding this is not necessary and potentially dangerous. When you remove the pistons, you're going to dislodge that little ring of carbon buildup.

[BADDASSC6]

Impact wrench
Masking tape
Sharpie
Zip lock baggies.

[heypal]

Originally Posted by BADDASSC6

Impact wrench
Masking tape
Sharpie
Zip lock baggies.

Holy crap label bolts take the time it will save your ass in the long run. Don't noob it up.

[BRUTAL64]

Originally Posted by heypal

Holy crap label bolts take the time it will save your ass in the long run. Don't noob it up.

I have NEVER labeled anything.........

[Vettezuki]

Originally Posted by BRUTAL64

I have NEVER labeled anything.........

Don't listen to the bad man. Label your shi* or you'll have a "why didn't I label this" moment and waste your time. Wasting time and getting distracted is the great Satan.

If you build and rebuild the same stuff dozens or hundreds of times, different story.

[BlacknBoostn]

Vettzuki, to the ridge remover, how is it dangerous? I've had mixed feelings on it so far... My understanding is that it is required in order to protect the piston rings upon removal. Being that I will be REPLACING piston rings it probably isn't that big of a deal then. I'm going to end up doing whatever is going to protect my motor. jcwhitney.com is my friend.

[BlacknBoostn]

Shop Press Shop Press Shop Press!!!

Imagine that in all caps.

[Vettezuki]

Originally Posted by BlacknBoostn

Vettzuki, to the ridge remover, how is it dangerous? I've had mixed feelings on it so far... My understanding is that it is required in order to protect the piston rings upon removal. Being that I will be REPLACING piston rings it probably isn't that big of a deal then. I'm going to end up doing whatever is going to protect my motor. jcwhitney.com is my friend.

I only know this from hearing others, not personal experience, but basically, anything other than a perfect use of the tool can score or otherwise damage the cylinder wall.

I have a shop press if you only have the occasional job. But then again, a 20 ton with extra arbor plates is only going to be about $260 total if you're going to do much or just like amassing tools.

[BlacknBoostn]

^^^ planning on needing to press the bushings out on my lower control arms to replace them with polyurethane bushings eventually. fronts are about gone.

and for the ridge remover, i guess i'll have to see if thats really going to be needed or not.. I've heard that as well. supposedly there are some idiot proof ones out there but nothing is ever truly idiot proof.

we shall see!