jetace25 0 Posted August 18, 2011 Report Share Posted August 18, 2011 I'm trying to make up a correct tool kit for my 1983 S3 but although I have the drawing and list from the parts manual I don't know which brand the tools are. I'd be very grateful if someone could help me or post a photo of their original kit. Many thanks, Si Quote Link to post Share on other sites
richardvg 3 Posted August 22, 2011 Report Share Posted August 22, 2011 Well to be honest ....a 106 piece tool set would suffice ! lol Quote Technically sound ...Theoretically poked ! Link to post Share on other sites
Guest WausauLotus Posted August 23, 2011 Report Share Posted August 23, 2011 I've got the tool kit for my 84S3T and I'll try an post a picture tomorrow......3-4 box end wrenches, 2 different pliers, a spark plug socket and a 17mm socket for wheel lug nuts! Dave Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest WausauLotus Posted August 23, 2011 Report Share Posted August 23, 2011 The brand is "King Dick" and consists of three opened boxwrenchs "spanner" a pair of pliers, a phillips screw driver and 2 sockets (spark plugs and lug nut) with a manual driver and extension. As tight as my lug nuts are I would never get them off with this tool set, unless I also had a 3 foot "cheater bar" Dave Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest WausauLotus Posted August 23, 2011 Report Share Posted August 23, 2011 Here are a couple of pics of the kit. You can tell by the rust on the pliers and screw driver, they haven't seen a lot of use. Hope this and my earlier post help. Brand again is "King Dick" Lotus Tool kit 1.BMP Lotus Tool Kit 3.BMP Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Veg 0 Posted August 25, 2011 Report Share Posted August 25, 2011 Interesting. My '86 (as well as every '86-87 I've seen) have a plastic-boxed set made by Heyco. Quote "If you can't fix it with a hammer, it's electrical." -somebody's dad Link to post Share on other sites
cookieguy 2 Posted August 25, 2011 Report Share Posted August 25, 2011 My '86 has the rollup faux leather pouch too. Also included in mine is a spiders web and old leaves which seem to be original! Quote Deja Moo: The feeling that you've heard this bull before. Link to post Share on other sites
richardvg 3 Posted August 25, 2011 Report Share Posted August 25, 2011 Cmon guys .....that little set will hardly help on a decent run. You need at least 3 screwdrivers ,a set of sockets from 8 - 19 with extensions and ratchet.Pliers and side cutters Most valuable would be a vice grip .Plug spanner ,cloth ,tyre weld (aerosol) and anything else you would deem as important. I am considering getting one of those "skinny" wheels as a spare for space saving as you can not go fast on the spare anyway. BTW seeing as though you have posted a pic of the "toolset" have you perhaps got a pic of the jack as it is difficult to figure out how you jack up without making a plan. Richard Quote Technically sound ...Theoretically poked ! Link to post Share on other sites
The Veg 0 Posted August 27, 2011 Report Share Posted August 27, 2011 Hmmm, since Adam has the rolled kit (and I think his car is two months older than mine), I almost wonder if what I've got is not original...but then the riveted-in fixtures in my car for the hold-down strap seem to be made for the boxed set...perhaps the OE spec for the kit changed, or it was one of those cases of use-what's-in-the-parts-bin-today? Quote "If you can't fix it with a hammer, it's electrical." -somebody's dad Link to post Share on other sites
jetace25 0 Posted September 28, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 28, 2011 Thank you all for your help, particularly Dave for the pictures and the news they are King Dick tools. I can now start putting together an original set. I know it will be of limited practical use but the originality sickness still has a hold on me. Thanks again, Si Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest WausauLotus Posted September 28, 2011 Report Share Posted September 28, 2011 My pleasure! Dave Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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