what tools do I REALLY need...?

[Kris Clewell]

I'd like to start the assembly of my 3.2 short stroke engine this week. I know there are many many specialty tools available to help in assembling the engine. I'd like to buy and own the tools forever, but I dont want to buy anything thats not needed. Pelican parts I think has the worst store front of all time. Trying to dig through there makes me very angry. I havent found a source for the case sealant locally, so I may need to buy online there. I have been reading Waynes book but since I don't have money pouring out of my ears I just wanted to see what guys are doing in their garage on the forum here for tool substitutions and etc...

Thanks in advance for the input

[RSTarga]

I think Supertec has a kit with all the appropriate sealants.

[911quest]

Torque wrench,camshaft tools,nice piston ring compressor & a engine yoke are really the only special tools needed other then normal hand tools. There are a few others that make life easier but not something you need if you dont plan on doing it again anytime soon. Just keep everything clean thats the key.

[Kris Clewell]

which piston ring compressor works best?

[Kris Clewell]

I really really appreciate the generous offer and you trusting me but I do want to own this stuff myself. I feel like I need to own this type of thing If I am going to be a long term 911 owner as I'll never be able to afford to pay someone else to build engines for me.

[edmayo]

which piston ring compressor works best?

I like the KD tools ring compressor. Don't forget dial indicator (metric) and holder, 36" straight edge and vernier caliper. I'm not even going to go to micrometers and dial bore gauges, I assume you'll assume all is okay.

[Kris Clewell]

I like the KD tools ring compressor. Don't forget dial indicator (metric) and holder, 36" straight edge and vernier caliper. I'm not even going to go to micrometers and dial bore gauges, I assume you'll assume all is okay.

I would certainly hope so.

I have a dial indicator from doing bosch diesel pumps....somewhere....

thanks guys

[YTNUKLR]

Yoke,
flywheel lock bracket (a bar stock with two holes)
torque wrench(es),
plastigauge to check bearing clearances,
Supertec sealant kit will work great,
also get Loctite 518 for all gaskets (the gaskets will pretty much peel off with no residue later),
JE piston clip tool - Stomski?
Stomski cylinder retention nuts
Stomski straight edge/sprocket alignment tools
I like a good TDC indicator and a larger (10-12" ) degree wheel for cam timing
solid chain tensioners for cam timing
feeler gauge set (backside valve clearance method is superior...you want 0.0025"-go/0.003"-nogo at the cam
ARP or similar ring compressor made specifically for your bore size (98mm?) so you won't mar a piston (potentially)...can't recommend this highly enough
some ~2-3mm lead solder for deck height checking
thread chasers (not taps...these are sold as thread cleaners or 0.010" undersize taps)
the sir tools for valve spring removal sold by Pelican are "nice to have"
flywheel 12-pt socket
normal hand tools, sockets, ratchet wrenches, allen keys, extensions, swivels
I assume you have the later cams (with bolt not the 46mm nut) so you would need Porsche P237
dial gauge and Z Block for cam timing
fan pulley wrench
an assortment of chisels and hammers <--kidding

[Kris Clewell]

thanks for the great post