What tools needed for rebuild?

phishfud · Post by **phishfud** » Wed Feb 05, 2003 4:07 pm

ok, I am referring to the "special" tools. Meaning micrometers, dial gauges and the like. I figure I am young, and will do more than one engine in my life, so might as well invest in some. I just want to make sure I get the correct ones and sizes. Any help here would be great.

thanks alot.

terry

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72 Chevelle SS
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Post by **sparkmaster1** » Wed Feb 05, 2003 5:38 pm

Get a micrometer 50-70mm, and some venier calipers. I like the Mitutyo digital caliper that switches between metric and inches. Also you will need a torque wrench in the 0-50ftlb range. This is a just a start. Good question, you should get a lot of good answers and opinions on it. Tim

fredybear · Post by **fredybear** » Wed Feb 05, 2003 5:53 pm

Ill add some

Depth mic
Bore Gauges
Telescoping Gauges

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kangaboy · Post by **kangaboy** » Wed Feb 05, 2003 6:25 pm

13mm wrench, that is all i can say. that is my new favorite wrench after building and restoring my first bug. i used my new friend EVERY time i had to do ANYTHING on the bug.

CptanPanic · Post by **CptanPanic** » Thu Feb 06, 2003 5:51 am

"Special" tool list

Telescoping gauges (instead of bore gauges and inside micrometer)
Vernier Caliper
0-960 inch-pound torque wrench
Machinist's straight edge
Gram scale 750x.1g

End play tool
Head cc'ing kit
Deck height measuring tool

Charles

alpha · Post by **alpha** » Thu Feb 06, 2003 6:01 am

I'll add some easy ones.... ring compressor, oil pump puller, 36mm socket.... etc..

kafer-cup · Post by **kafer-cup** » Thu Feb 06, 2003 8:09 am

A GOOD VW repair manual. And it will tell you what special tools or pullers you may need, along with what has been mentioned if you are doing a complete engine rebuild.
Oh, I'll add feeler guages to the list
KAFER-CUP

Mathias · Post by **Mathias** » Thu Feb 06, 2003 8:15 am

spring compressor (for the heads)
8,10,13,15,17,36mm sockets
white grease
metric bolts and nuts...

Post by **Marc** » Thu Feb 06, 2003 8:17 am

I know you specified measuring tools but don't forget snapring pliers for the crankshaft snapring. Good ones will last a lifetime. You'll also want a puller for the gears if you'll be doing many engines, otherwise find a shop that'll press `em off for you for a six-pack.
Even if you don't do your own valve grinding sooner or later you'll want a valvespring compressor - the C-clamp type used on most engines are awkward at best on VW heads, get the bench-mount style.

phishfud · Post by **phishfud** » Thu Feb 06, 2003 1:41 pm

Thanks for all the info guys! Luckily I have a geat toolset already, just no measuring devices. Anyone have a lead where I can get some of this stuff at a reasonable price? thanks again.

terry

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72 Sportsmobile, westy interior
72 Chevelle SS
88 Chrysler Conquest TSi
78 Bus
"the trick is to surrender to the flow..."

type IV mainframe · Post by **type IV mainframe** » Thu Feb 06, 2003 8:41 pm

just an item i found handy on a couple of occasions. A punching bag for when you accidentaly drop a snap ring or very important peice and it bounces to the most unreachable part of the garage.

I personally would give a couple local machinists a call. If there's any place locally i bet they know where it's at.
good luck

captCRUNCH · Post by **captCRUNCH** » Thu Feb 06, 2003 9:02 pm

you could get most of these tools at your local NAPA dealer. if/when you go there ask for their pocket tool catalog. they carry digital calipers, dial indicators, ect.

Post by **Marc** » Thu Feb 06, 2003 9:03 pm

If you DO do your own headwork you should have an installed-height mike and a valvespring tester. A depth mike and deep socket will do the job of the former, and a drill press/bathroom scale (with a machinist's rule) can take the place of the latter.