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

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.

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

speaking of dents


Dented oil filter by itzebtze, on Flickr

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

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

RRoller123 wrote:we are still not sure how you did that??.......

that's what keeps her mysterious