Snyperx Posted October 10, 2011 Report Share Posted October 10, 2011 I thought I would start this thread to see if we can get a list going of the most common tools used when working on BMWs. I have a pretty good collection of tools, but I know I am probably missing a few. So let's hear what people of in the toll box for working on their cars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunMetalGrey Posted October 10, 2011 Report Share Posted October 10, 2011 13mm socket. For everything. Its ridiculous. That and 17mm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan... Posted October 10, 2011 Report Share Posted October 10, 2011 13mm socket. For everything. Its ridiculous. That and 17mm That seems to be the size I most end up looking for whenever I had to work on the e30. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snyperx Posted October 10, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 10, 2011 Wonderful if those sizes are common on the e90's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chadley Posted October 10, 2011 Report Share Posted October 10, 2011 The tools I use most, by Chad. duct tape8mm8mm deep10mm10mm deep10mm ratcheting box wrench13mm13mm deep13mm ratcheting box wrench1/2" (for when i cant find the 13 )17mm deep18mm deep1/2" drive ratchet with various extensions3/8" drive ratchet with many more various extensionsscrewdriverstest light (electrical gremlins beware)hammerchiselold school foundry for fixing the things i break with said hammer and chiseltig welder for instant lsdbondosuper glueduct tapezip tieswire cutters/crimpersaxe used by jasonshotgun with rifled slug, mostly for pulling dents Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
straight6pwr Posted October 11, 2011 Report Share Posted October 11, 2011 common tools get pretty much any job done on an e30. my portable toolkit in the trunk has:3/8 ratchet with 8, 10, 13, 15, 17 mmadjustable wrenchpliersscrewdriverszip tiesduct tapejumper cablesspare taillight bulbscommon, but less used tools for an e30:32mm thin wall socket for hubs22mm (cant remember) socket for steering wheelcustom or bicycle specific 32mm wrench for fan clutchoil filter strap tool for the damn oil filter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wasnt m3 Posted October 11, 2011 Report Share Posted October 11, 2011 +1 on the 32mm bicycle spanner wrench Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mystere30 Posted October 11, 2011 Report Share Posted October 11, 2011 10mm and 13mm are the most common for me by far Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rampelsauce Posted October 11, 2011 Report Share Posted October 11, 2011 Reset button. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camarok Posted December 10, 2011 Report Share Posted December 10, 2011 Internet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tsweers89 Posted December 10, 2011 Report Share Posted December 10, 2011 sockets, torx, e-torx,allen,ratchets,wrenches. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
industrialsized Posted February 5, 2012 Report Share Posted February 5, 2012 if you have a high quality 3/8 metric set of deep and shallow sockets, a set of 3/8 alien sockets, e-torx sockets, wire strippers and pliers, a dead blow hammer, #1 #2 #3 Philips screwdrivers, a low profile jack, 2 tall and 2 short jack stands, and metric open end wrenches you should given common sense, time, and the internet be able to repair or rebuild just about any component on any BMW chassis. that being said I have a 3000$ tool box with close to 25k worth of tools in my garage and still take things to a local shop on occasion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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