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Old 07-06-2012, 07:15 PM
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It's difficult to compile one. We are all at different skill levels. Every time I tackle a new job, I always find myself ordering a new tool. Some you need and some can be substituted. Such as a brake job on these guys, Many people recommend using a special brake tool to push the pistons back in. I just use a quick release 8" c-clamp and push the piston in.

If you feel you are able to get deep in an engine and basically take one apart, then you may want to invest in the cam timing tools and such.

But to compile a list, it is hard to do. From the sounds of it, it sounds like you have most of everything you need on there. Only other things I can suggest are a set of Bolt Extractors. So when you have a rounded off bolt, you can use a bolt extractor to grab onto the stripped head and take that sucker out. Saves a lot of time and frustration. Breaker bars and some galvanized pipe. I work on my X alone and sometimes I just don't have enough strength to get bolts out or they are frozen on and 3 cans of PB Blaster just wont do. Using a breaker bar and pipe really adds torque to the bolt. Maybe a pair of mechanic picks. It sounds as though with the set you have, you can complete most of the tasks on the X.

Hope that helps.
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