Ok so if you own an rx7 than you know that there is a lot of things that can go wrong with them, and if you don't have the right tools you might have to work a lot harder than you have to, to fix it if you don't have the right tools, this is to help some of the do it yourself type guys in this forum, you don't have to spend a lot of money on tools to fix these cars here are some tools that will make ur life much easier when working with these cars, post up some tools that is a must have in ur rotary tool box.
Here are a few:
A spark tester
vacuum plugs
starting fluid (I know is not a tool but some times is as important as a rachet!)
13/16 sparkplug socket
a multimeter
**and electrical tape

These are only a couple add your own that made ur life easier when working on ur car!

 

how about: 1/4, 3/8, and 1/2 drive hand tools
screw drivers: both philips and flathead
tps adjuster tool
oem pilot bearing tool
a soldering pen and various size heat shrink
impact gun and/or breaker bar
various size pry bars
the list continues my friend

oh, the fsm and a brain

Lloyd

 

Yes those are some good ones
Also
Some wd40
Silicon
And a good pair of jack stands
Are a must too

 

i use a motherfuckin wrench... or rachet depending on the situation. oh yea and a 10lb sledge just in case

 

heh, I believe that 1/4" tools are superfluous.. 3/8": 8mm, 10, 12, 14, 17, 19, 20, 22, 23, an adaptor to use a 1/2" breaker bar, classic rock on the radio, "a bigger hammer", propane torch, the highest lifting [low profile] jack you can find [19" is my minimum pref.]..

I think that's most of the big stuff?

 

wtf is a tps adjuster tool? I just use a dmm and a screwdriver...

agreed





I'd say a good air setup w/ air tools makes everything more enjoyable...

 

Ratcheting wrenches in 10, 12, and 14mm sizes.
Universal joints with 3" and 6"extensions.
8, 10, and 12 (I think that's the largest one on the car) mm flare nut wrenches
A minimum 4 lb. sledge
Impact driver (?), the one that's used with the 4lb sledge.

 

Patience.

 

I just got my first set of ratcheting Gear Wrenches and I love them! I've been tinkering on my RX-7s for years without them and I wish I hadn't waited. They're great for fitting in places that the socket wrench won't.

I'll add an oxygen sensor socket to the list. I made my own by filing out a notch in one of the corners of the 1/2" drive hole to allow the sensor's wire to slip through while the ratchet is engaged. It would probably have been easier to just buy a real one, but at the time I think I was in a hurry.

 

I like the idea of this thread haha.
My main ones:
breaker bar...love this thing
pb blaster
socket set
harbor freight low pro jack
jackstands


Btw, just curious, how do you guys torque/tighten the front diff mount bolts. I can get them tight with a ratchet and some extensions but it's never tight enough to hold it in place. Wonder if I'm missing something.

 

Compression tester =P

Torque wrench *everyone should have one*
soldering iron
Sockets and deep wall sockets in the following size 8,10,12,14,17,19
extensions
Breaker bar
Needle nose pliers
vise grip
blah blah

If you can, air compressor and hose
impact gun

 

Spare fuses
Dmm
Soldering iron
Heat shrink
Wiring diagram

And not related to those but RTV is a must have

 

Half of the **** on these lists are stupid. In a way it makes sense why there are so many ghetto FC's around.

 

A valid, high limit credit card.

 

a must have for any rebuild 2 1/8 socket and a big *** 1 inch breaker bar for the fly wheel nut

 

hah, i think it's the same for modifying any car... drill/drill press, welder, and hydrolic press should be added to yalls' lists.

 

phone number for good flat bed towing service

 

Beer

 

^ thats for everyday work on your car but when you blow an apex seal thats when you need the hard stuff

 

hopes and dreams. and beer.

 

real Beer? I was going to say Root Beer &/or Dr. Pepper

 

8,9,10,11,12,13,14 mm key
13/16 spark plug socket
screwdriver flat and cross
tps adjust lamp
self diagnosis tool
wire´s
1 set of BPR5ES (ngk)

 

A tool box filled with all sorts of random tools, a nice air compressor, some blocks of wood, Female near by to bring food/drinks.

 

Ima try to put the tools into different categoriz this is the first diagnostics:

-spark tester ( wana know if ur getting spark? Best way to find out)
-starting fluid (if you don't know if ur car is getting fuel this will help you find out)
-compression tester (you think you got a blown apex seal? This will help you confirm your fears)
-digital multi meter (this will help you find our if you are getting voltage on that one certain wire)
-TPS adjuster tool (one of the fastest and easiest ways to adjust your TPS)
-work shop manual (wana know how to take apart and put ur rx7 back together step by step? This is for you)

 

what tools do you guys carry in the car if any for break downs