New owner Q: Which Torx sizes most common

[FlashingBlade]

I am finally the proud owner of a 2002 C2 996, and I have a lot of questions,

and a lot to learn. I have already found a whole treasure of information

on this web site, but there are many questions remaining.

I am an avid DIY-er, have worked for many years on my own

VWs and have a reasonable set of hand tools. A cursory glance

leads me to believe that the 996 offers me another excuse to buy

more tools.

o Which Torx sizes are most common?

o Is a set of swivel sockets (~8-17mm?) a necessity to work on these cars?

o Is there any readily available oilfilter wrench alternative other than the P or Hazet?

Thanks

[Tool Pants]

For torx 20 25 and 30 are common. Usually you get a set that has all different sizes.

I have swivel sockets but have not used them.

The Hazet oil filter wrench is the way to go. There are plastic versions at any auto parts place but they break or slip.

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Is there one particular model of Hazet oil filter wrench to suit 996's or does one size fit all

Thanks

[Tool Pants]

It is the one on the left, 2169. The one on the right is the one sold by Porsche that I do not like.

Just to confuse you Hazet also has a 2169-1 but it is too big.

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thanks T.P.

[rattles]

It is the one on the left, 2169.  The one on the right is the one sold by Porsche that I do not like.

Just to confuse you Hazet also has a 2169-1 but it is too big.

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Do you know of an online source for this item, I have tried searching but no luck so far.

[PTEC]

I am finally the proud owner of a 2002 C2 996, and I have a lot of questions,

and a lot to learn.  I have already found a whole treasure of information

on this web site, but there are many questions remaining.

I am an avid DIY-er, have worked for many years on my own

VWs and have a reasonable set of hand tools. A cursory glance

leads me to believe that the 996 offers me another excuse to buy

more tools.

o Which Torx sizes are most common?

o Is a set of swivel sockets (~8-17mm?) a necessity to work on these cars?

o Is there any readily available oilfilter wrench alternative other than the P or Hazet?

Thanks

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Swivel sockets can save you a lot of time but realisticly, you dont need a whole set. I dont know what kind of work you're planning to do but I would bet you woulnt find one professional Porsche technician without a 13mm, 15mm, 16mm and 18mm impact swivel socket.

Also the 2169 is the best oil filter wrench for these cars.... period. I think mine cost me like 16 bucks from a Cornwell dealer.

Edited April 16, 2005 by PTEC

[Tool Pants]

There are many online companies that sell the wrench. You can even find them on ebay. Just search for Hazet. Go by the part number because that wrench is used on many German cars and even a BMW motorcycle. Make sure it is 2169 and not 2169-1.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAP...sspagename=WDVW

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAP...sspagename=WD1V

http://www.samstagsales.com/

http://www.zdmak.com/

Hazet also make a wrench for a Mercedes model. This will work on a 986/987/996/997. The difference is that there are 2 bolts that are place in the side of the tool, I guess to hold the cannister/filter. When those bolts are not in use or not needed then they are stored at the top.