What specific tools needed to work on 996TT for maintenance?

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Sep 24, 2008 | 01:57 PM
  #1  
Does anyone have a list of must have tools to work on a 996TT? It seems everything is Torx. At Sears, the standard torx kits just come in T20,35,30,35 etc... are there other sizes that are needed? Anything else that you could recommend for your standard oil changes, clutch accum, slave, etc...?

TIA
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Sep 24, 2008 | 04:56 PM
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Here is a list of the tools I most often use:

Porsche oil filter tool
10, 13, 15, 17, 19 MM socket with several extensions and drive sizes
10, 13, 15, 17, 19 and a few in the low 20's MM wrench's
Monkey wrench
3/8 drive torque wrench
15, 20, 25 torx screwdrivers
Tamper proof torx bits set
Star socket set
Regular and philips screwdrivers
Allen wrench set
Low profile floor jack and jack stands
Rubber Malet(persuader)
40 wt. bearings

Good luck and have fun.

Ryan
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Sep 24, 2008 | 05:35 PM
  #3  
Credit Card....Only tool you'll ever need.
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Sep 24, 2008 | 05:58 PM
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The first and most important tool is a durametric code reader....
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Sep 24, 2008 | 07:43 PM
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Quote: 40 wt. bearings
Awww, come on guys, it's all ball bearings these days. It's so simple. Maybe you need a refresher course. - Fletch

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Sep 25, 2008 | 06:56 AM
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Quote: The first and most important tool is a durametric code reader....
from where can we buy this ?
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Sep 25, 2008 | 07:11 AM
  #7  
Thanks for the help. I was already looking at the Durametric. Here is where you can purchase it:

http://www.durametric.com/buyus.aspx
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Sep 25, 2008 | 10:07 AM
  #8  
Torque wrench.
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Sep 25, 2008 | 01:25 PM
  #9  
Quote: Thanks for the help. I was already looking at the Durametric. Here is where you can purchase it:

http://www.durametric.com/buyus.aspx

how does this compare to the autoenginuity one?

http://www.autoenginuity.com/

i have the autoenginuity one but never tried the durametic one
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Sep 25, 2008 | 11:48 PM
  #10  
Quote: how does this compare to the autoenginuity one?

http://www.autoenginuity.com/

i have the autoenginuity one but never tried the durametic one

Are these tools actually worth buying ?
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Sep 26, 2008 | 10:39 AM
  #11  
If you plan on modding for sure you need a good diagnostic tool. The Durametric is the closest to PST2 or PIWIS on the market. It can read Porsche codes, data log and clear most all codes (including airbag codes).
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Sep 26, 2008 | 10:45 AM
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Quote: Are these tools actually worth buying ?
only if you hate CEL lights and want to read/clear them yourself without paying the dealer to do it
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Sep 26, 2008 | 10:49 AM
  #13  
the best !

 

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Sep 26, 2008 | 10:50 AM
  #14  
THIS:



and THIS:






And of course lots of support from vendors and great documentation!

Mike
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Sep 26, 2008 | 11:08 AM
  #15  
you're the man !
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