[HerbDean]

Has anyone created a list of tools to buy before you start pulling the G87 apart? It might be a useful resource.

I come from a Japanese tuning background, so my toolset is going to be skewed that way. I have a pretty comprehensive set, but would love to be targeted when I build out the rest.

Thanks!

[aerobod]

Originally Posted by HerbDean

Has anyone created a list of tools to buy before you start pulling the G87 apart? It might be a useful resource.

I come from a Japanese tuning background, so my toolset is going to be skewed that way. I have a pretty comprehensive set, but would love to be targeted when I build out the rest.

Thanks!

Nothing special needed other than a good metric socket set that includes a range of Torx bits and E-Torx sockets, 1/4", 3/8" & 1/2" drive torque wrenches and torque angle gauges to match the torque wrenches to properly tighten single-use stretch bolts. The spark plugs on most BMWs (and Porsches) these days also require a 12-point 14mm thin-walled socket.

If special tools are needed for jobs such as pulling direct-injection fuel injectors, then they are best purchased when a specific job is being done.

[HerbDean]

Thanks. Appreciate the feedback. I am set with the core tools. Glad I don’t have to break the bank.

[RockCrusher]

Originally Posted by HerbDean

Thanks. Appreciate the feedback. I am set with the core tools. Glad I don’t have to break the bank.

Hah.

You are starting on a path that will almost certainly have you buying more tools/etc.

[NJbaitshop]

Only BMW specific thin I did spring for were a set of jack pad adapters