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02 specific tools?


Fletcher

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#1 tool is the FAQ. 

 

You don't mention the age of the other cars that you work on, in my case I had to buy a timing light. If you need to get one the Innova 5568 has a good reputation. 

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Just now, BarrettN said:

#1 tool is the FAQ. 

 

You don't mention the age of the other cars that you work on, in my case I had to buy a timing light. If you need to get one the Innova 5568 has a good reputation. 

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Koboldtopf - '67 1600-2

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3 hours ago, AustrianVespaGuy said:

MAP torch, Mike! Time to ditch that old propane!

Multimeter is a key one I forgot though, good call.  If you don't have one already, I REALLY like this one, as it's 25x scale puts automotive 12V systems smack dab in the middle for easy usage!

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007IEFC8G

If you're doing enough electrical work to justify it, a power probe is a great tool - https://www.powerprobe.com/

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Einhorn - '74 tii

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I think my most used tool, is my little craftsman 1/4" socket set (7mm-13mm sockets and 7mm-10mm deep socket) and a like 4" extension.

You can do a surprising amount of work on the car with just a 10mm and a 13mm socket.

 

I use my Black Diamond rechargeable headlamp quite frequently

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I'll second a good, small 1/4" metric set.  I learned with 3/8",

but have come around to the smaller drive.  Almost essential

on later cars.

 

I DID find at Hardwick's last time a Center 3/8" ratchet that's the 

same size as most 1/4" drive ones.  It is FAN fulminating TASTIC.

They stock them, the fine fellow said.  $15.  

 

https://hardwickandsons.com/

 

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A camera is one of my most important tools when I go to work on the car.  I like seeing before and after photos and it helps me remember what I did. 

 

Photos make FAQ posts more interesting and people will sometimes answer questions you didn't even know you had, if they spot something in a photo.

 

+1 for Hardwick's.  I wish I lived closer.

 

This is kind of a fun little wrench, with 1/4" and 3/8" combined.

 

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     DISCLAIMER -- I now disagree with much of the timing advice I have given in the past.  I misinterpreted the distributor curves in the Blue Book as timing maps for our engines.  I've also switched from using ported-vacuum to manifold, with better results.  I apologize for spreading misinformation. 

(3-28-2024)  

 

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After 20+ years working on 02s the only special or specific tools I have are the bent open ended 17mm spanner for rear brake shoe adjustment and a 'thinned' 24mm straight ring spanner to access the bolt that holds the 2 propshaft sections together. 

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'59 Morris Minor, '67 Triumph TR4A, '68 Silver Shadow, '72 2002tii, '73 Jaguar E-Type,

'73 2002tii w/Alpina mods , '74 2002turbo, '85 Alfa Spider, '03 Lotus Elise

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^^^+1.  But get yourself a set of metric taps and retreading taps. You cannot save every fastener and hole in an old car

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73 Tii stock build, Porsche Macan   , E46 330i Florida driver, 

….and like most of us, way too many (maybe 30 at last count) I wish I hadn't sold ?

 

 

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Real thumb drives from Craftsman for when you can’t swing the handle in a tight space

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73 Tii stock build, Porsche Macan   , E46 330i Florida driver, 

….and like most of us, way too many (maybe 30 at last count) I wish I hadn't sold ?

 

 

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7 hours ago, '76mintgrün'02 said:

A camera is one of my most important tools when I go to work on the car.  I like seeing before and after photos and it helps me remember what I did. 

 

Photos make FAQ posts more interesting and people will sometimes answer questions you didn't even know you had, if they spot something in a photo.

 

+1 for Hardwick's.  I wish I lived closer.

 

This is kind of a fun little wrench, with 1/4" and 3/8" combined.

 

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home depot "Husky" brand.  have that one and the longer 3/8s drive version.  yours is a bit prettier than mine is...

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On 7/5/2020 at 11:32 AM, Fletcher said:

Noob question I’m sure, but noob I am..

 

I’m about to embark on a 1976 02 restoration project.  I’ve never worked on a BMW before.  I’ve done a limited amount of as-needed repairs to other cars (Japanese & American) and my tool kit at this point is all pretty generic craftsman mechanic tools.  My project will involve repair & replacement of body panels, interior furnishings and the installation of replacement engine/trans & driveshaft.  
 

Are there BMW/02 specific tools I will need? And if so, any recommendations for inexpensive ways or places to source those?

 

thank you!

everyone so far has missed the boat on THE MOST IMPORTANT TOOL FOR MAJOR WORK ON ANY CAR.

 

A TWO POST LIFT.  

 

the utility of all other tools pales in comparison to how much easier and more efficient your life will be with a real lift.

 

don't pooh pooh the cost.  if you are going to really work on cars it is totally worth it.  not kidding.  jacks, jackstands and sliding around on your back on the ground really suck.

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3 hours ago, Mike A said:

^^^+1.  But get yourself a set of metric taps and retreading taps. You cannot save every fastener and hole in an old car

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Yes to a set of thread chasers/cleaners. I can recommend the Lang set on Amazon. Very useful on a 50 year old car.

Real taps and dies are for making new threads and are not for amateurs. You can screw up threads in no time.

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Ok, I'll play again.  1/4" drive swivel sockets.  There are a few spots on the tii that require contortions and open-ended wrenches to do the job.  e.g. #1 intake runner nut behind KFish pump.  Slow, tedious work.  This is one set of sockets that I don't have.  That little extra saving on space where normally you'd just use a common 90° ratchet, BUT IT WON'T QUITE FIT!  Probably my next tool purchase.

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