02-23-2021, 09:52 AM | #1 |
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Basic tool list for x3
Specifically I have the 2016 28d or 2.0d n47 with technical update.
I have some tools left over from my x5. But would like to put a kit together specifically for the x3. I have a gift card for tekton tools. The only thing I’ve ordered so far is a glow plug socket from sonic. Wanting 3/8 sockets , normal Torx bits, hex bits etc. Looked around and didn’t see a post like this. If there is one a link would be appreciated. |
02-23-2021, 06:47 PM | #2 |
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Not sure, but aren't glow plugs covered by BMW's extended emission warranty for diesels? I know that injectors are included.
As for tools, you might also consider 1/2" drive Torx socket set. These are used on things like brake caliper brackets and suspension parts and not easily removed without the correct sockets. |
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02-24-2021, 07:12 PM | #3 |
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24" breaker bar with 17mm deep socket for the lug bolts, if you ever swap your own tires (winter/summer). OBD2 adapter and an app like bimmercode and bimmerlink. Jack pad adapter(s).
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02-26-2021, 01:22 AM | #4 | |
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I’ll do the 3/8 later as I want them to work with my Milwaukee Impact. Probably hit up harbor freight for a set of impact type torx. Now that said for 3/8” what sides would I need for torx and hex? Socket sizes. Don’t want to have to have a complete kit per say of every socket Ie not have the ones I don’t need in the set. |
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02-26-2021, 01:29 AM | #5 | |
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I have an obd2 reader Bluetooth as well as able to connect my laptop. BimmerCode and BimmerLink as well. Jack adapters maybe be a good idea to Find one that works with a floor jack to stick with the factory jack points. I still wish like my Jeep brethren that people would have a list of socket sizes needed for working on the truck. For the keeper crowd they got em down to every nut and bolt with sizes lol. Great way to buy piece meal a kit for the vehicle and not have to buy extra stuff. |
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02-27-2021, 08:12 AM | #6 |
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I've never thought about assembling a tool kit for a specific car. Most people own more than one car and the tools will overlap a lot but not be identical. Plus will you probably buy a different car in few years. Also, you can buy a full set of sockets or whatever for the price of just four or five individual ones. A T25 torx will be very common on the car, but I'd hate to buy just that when I suddenly need a T30 or T20. I think the brake caliper bolts are still a 7mm allen wrench. If you do suspension work you may need what are called triple squares, which are used nowhere else on the car except some German makers also use them to connect the seat belt buckle to the seat. Others use torx. I have a full set of metric sockets, several breakers and ratchets, including two torque wrenches (inch pounds and foot pounds), a set of male and female torx, a set of allen wrenches, a set of triple squares, a thin wall spark plug wrench, several different length extensions in the various sizes, a set of box end wrenches for when a socket will not work, and numerous other things. But those types of tools are just the beginning. If you are really going to do a lot of work you need a set of good plastic trim pry tools, a way to pressurize your brake system to make fluid flushes easier, a set of the small "hooks" like small bent ice picks that are handy for a hundred different things, various needle nose pliers and cutters, small mirrors, etc.
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02-27-2021, 09:23 AM | #7 |
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Many DIY wrenchers buy complete sets of each socket type so they have whatever sizes are required. I've never purchased single sockets, except for a few ginormous ones. A torque wrench is much more universal than a torque stick since that only works at a single value, actually I don't own any tongue sticks and have been wrenching for a very long time. Good luck getting your impact gun into many places on the vehicle, many fasteners are in tight locations, plus if you're not careful, the impact may strip/break the fastener, where a breaker bar, may not. Never really seen a list of specific socket sizes required for a specific vehicle since, like I said, just purchase complete socket sets so you have what you need
Here's a basic list a DIY working on a X3 should have:
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02-28-2021, 10:34 AM | #8 |
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Deep sockets to get to those tough spots and GLOVES. I can't count the times I have bashed my knuckles bloody breaking something loose!
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