What tools should I bring to an automotive junkyard?
Posted on June 16th, 2010 by admin
I am going to an automotive junkyard tomorrow. It is a pull it apart junkyard pretty much. I am looking for some OEM switches and a OEM spoiler for my car. What kind of tools should I bring along. I already have it all, but I have never been to a junkyard to know what goes on there.
Also, how much time would I need in a junkyard? Like should I get there early to look for parts?
Bring a tire iron and if you could get it through the door aa golf club and have fun busting out windows.
Stupid questions get stupider answers.
June 16th, 2010 at 8:23 pm
If at all possible try to buy any switches you need new, the ones in the wrecking yard will be old as hell, and likely open to the elements, depending on what you need, bring along a tool box similar to what you would bring on a trip, some various screw drivers, several pliers, vise grips lockjaw pliers, a sharp knife, some open end box end wrenches a set of 1/2 inch sockets (metric for the forgien cars, standard for american cars. ) electricians pliers a few different crescent wrenches and a pair of sharp dikes would not hurt, If you have a tool box that you can carry by hand bring it, don’t overdo it, keep in mind you may have to lug it all over the yard, all junkyards have different dos and don’t, go on in, act like you belong, I always loved wrecking yards, just pay attention and bring a couple of shop rags and electrical tape in case you cut yourself, just tape it up till you get home, have fun
References :
June 16th, 2010 at 8:37 pm
Bring a tire iron and if you could get it through the door aa golf club and have fun busting out windows.
Stupid questions get stupider answers.
References :
I’m a ninja.
June 16th, 2010 at 9:04 pm
early birds catches early worms.
time, better to get there as early as you can, so you will have time to choose and time to look for other parts you may need.
tools,
flat and cross screw driver.
10.11.12.13.14mm socket and handle with extension
10.11.12.13.14. open and box wrench.
mechanical pliers, long nose pliers. cutter blade,
if your car is japanese or asian , you need metric tools. 10,12,14mm is commonly use.
no need to bring 17 and 19 if you have no plan of removing engine/trans parts..
References :