1982 Fiat Spider 2000 Pininfarina

[HighPointBleed]

I just got this car and am looking forward to tinkering with it.

I had a couple of questions, and more to follow, not sure if this is the correct section...

Is there any tools or specific piece of equipment that anyone would suggest is invaluable/ a must purchase?

Also, is there any "moded" or after market oil pan kits that are not so low slung? I read that they were low, but WOW. I want to paint a bullseye on mine just to make it complete.

I am totally new to this, so looking forward to help, suggestions, and general knowledge.

Many thanks,

d

[TX82FIAT]

The specific tools depend on how much you will be doing yourself. For example, there is a specific valve adjustment tool that makes the job easy. Most items can be fixed with basic tools and some enginuity. As for the oil pan. Most install a steel pan guard.

[RRoller123]

If your oilpan is still undented, consider yourself lucky and your car rare!

[4uall]

speaking of dents


Dented oil filter by itzebtze, on Flickr

[RRoller123]

we are still not sure how you did that??.......

[124JOE]

as for tools i have a small floor jack and a set of craftsmen tools
jack stands,short screwdrivers,a set of shorty wrenches
a volt ohm meter

just a few of my tools used on my fiat

[4uall]

we are still not sure how you did that??.......

that's what keeps her mysterious