I need to create a good arsenal of tools. I have the sockets, wrenches, screw drivers and the basics, but I'm looking to get some tools that will be good and useful for working on engines (efi and carb). Here's what I have off the top of my head. I am ordering these up in the next few days from somewhere, not sure yet. Any suggestions would be good also.

Feeler gauge (for valve clearance)
Torque Wrench
Timing light
Vacuum gauge
Fuel pressure gauge
RPM Gauge

What size are the sockets for the transmission and diff. fluids? I need some of them too

 

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Feeler gauge (for valve clearance)
Torque Wrench
Timing light
Vacuum gauge
Fuel pressure gauge
RPM Gauge
belt tension gauge
breaker bar
3 LB sledge (have one)
Pulley Puller (good one, lol)
Telescoping magnet
Digital micrometer
Calipers
Digital multimeter (have one)
Hand held collapsable claw (long narrow cabled claw to retrive dropped nuts, bolts or whatever into those areas you can't reach)
Trouble/worklight cordless
split cut wrenches for the different types of sensors
air compressor (what kind of flow ratings do you recommend?)
Z1 boost leak tester with guage
test light (I have a test light)
metric shallow and deepwell 1/4" and 3/8" drive socket sets (have them already)
assortment of ratchets (have them)
open end and box end wrenches (have them)
tubing wrenches
crank puller
die grinder set
impact driver with a set of impact sockets
a very good assortment of screwdrivers, 2 of each type (have them)
rubber mallets in various sizes (have them)

If there's something that should be added let me know

 

Some form of heat/flame can be invaluable.

 

A good paper copy of factory service manuals can save a lot of time.
Cheap trays for keeping parts separated by task, like cookie sheets or muffin trays.
Also have a supply of brake cleaner, penetrating oil, grease, shop rags, gloves and oil containment.

 

i think they are 22 or 24mm the plugs..
also a 54mm socket for the front axle.
SNAP ring pliers
a big breaker bar

 

if you have a factory manual it has a list of specialty tools needed. those are the tools i would buy.

 

Permanent marker, ziplock bags for bolts, and a full cooler

 

Could not agree more..............
Also include a old fashion micrometer with the dial/arm. You can use this to troubleshoot the error codes and quickly check continuity in your wiring/relays and switches.

 

engine hoist, engine stand

you can download a manual for the '85 here: http://ncttora.com/fsm/index.html

 

i dont know if people consider them tools and if you have them or not but, jack stands are a must.

 

lots of your preferred brew.

 

A must for any home shop

http://www.irtools.com/IS/product.aspx-en-2916

 

I bought an infrared temperature gauge (pyrometer) a couple years ago and it's been an invaluable tool for engine and exhaust diagnostics plus it's handy around the house too.

 

BFH!

 

yes. that and a giant pry bar are my favorite tools.

 

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=31383 <--your friend

 

A extentable magnet for those droped bolts and a extentable small mirror so you might be able to see why something wont come off before the BFH

 

cordless 18v impact gun...my ryobi has been worth its weight in gold.

 

air compressor and air tools!

 

JB Weld, ball ping hammer, finishing hammer, framers hammer, beer. I like beer. Maybe a digital multimeter.