Recommended 300d Tool Kit
 

I look to be purchasing a 300d soon, and I am wondering what tool kit you guys recommend for this car. I have no tools whatsoever right now, and I'm looking to get a kit that will have wrenches that fit this car's type. What toolkit on the market today is best for the 300d? I would likely get one at Sears, Lowes, Home Depot, etc, or any store for that matter.

I would start out with a good metric socket set and a set of combination wrenches (the kind with the ratcheting box end are nice).

I agree, you don't need anything very special for basic work. I would start with at least 10mm, 13mm, 15mm, 17mm wrenches and sockets. That will take care of oil changes and belts, and a few other basics.

vise grips, cheap multimeter, duct tape, pliers, assorted screwdrivers...

You will need a set of metric allen key sockets. Normal metric sockets in 3/8 drive Long and short and a set of wrenches for starters. Plus some good quality screwdrivers. If you buy the cheap impact stuff with a black finish from places like harbour freight you should get by pretty cheap. Those impact sockets are tougher than economical chrome finish sockets. Buy a good rachet with socket ejection button as well. Although this stuff is cheap it will last pretty well for home type use. On those rare occasions you require a slim line socket that is thinner than the impact stuff just buy it. The newer impact stuff is alrready thinner than years ago. From there on just add as the need arrises. You can spend a lot on tools and be no better off for occasional use. You can afford a set of 1/2 drive stuff in the above quality as well if you buy right. Always useful for those things that are too great a stress for 3/8 drive stuff. I think you will want to include a 1/2 drive power bar if you do not own one now. Do yourself a favour and buy a pair of safety glasses as well if you do not own a pair now and use them. You do not have to go to the poorhouse for a set of fairly tough tools for occasional wrenching. Just do not buy the cheap shiney soft chrome stuff. It is generally garbage. It can hurt you while using it too. Junk. My list including a digital meter for ten dollars or so will enable you to tackle a lot of jobs talked about on this site. Thats why it is a little more extensive. Plus those cheaper tools will still last a lifetime. Tools are about the only thing we buy that usually save their initial cost the first time you use them instead of paid labour. My viewpoint is after that they are essentially free. I see one of the previous posters mentioned vice grip type pliers. Accept no substitute for the trade name buy the vice grip brand. Others brands will be a dissapointment and they are very useful on the occasions you need them. I could not function without them around from time to time. The above should give you a solid base to build on as time goes by.

You'll also need a set of feeler guages for the valves, and some u-joints and extensions for the sockets. About 3 gallons of penetrating lube will be a wise investment :rolleyes:

What year?
 

are you looking at the older 123? or the newer 124 or something else entirely?
John

Not really tools but a kit ought to include basica like spare fuel filters and strip fuse (if applicable). Stuff to get you out of a tight spot quick with your tools.

Also a laptop with global wireless internet so you can log onto this site for instructions !!!!:D

1/2 gallon or 1 gallon of new veggie oil, for emergency fuel.

What year...
 

I'm currently looking at a 1984 300d. 170.xxx miles, with rust only starting in normal places ("missourifornia" car:dizzy2:" I think i'll go with a Craftsman mechanic's tool set, a multimeter, vice grip pliers, maybe a mity-vac. I'll see what will be on sale after friday. I'll be ready to buy in a month or so, wish me luck... Thanks everybody for you help.

Hand Cleaner and BANDAIDS.:D

Good Luck!