Tools that you don't normally use but ends up saving your day. Do you have one?

[Trav]

Where my power tools fail.
For me is this one. It always get it right.

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I bought that exact one (I still have it and use it) when Honda were still making the 305 superhawk for the engine covers. I dont recall if it had a plastic case or was on a cardboard. How many years ago was that? WOW. Good tool that.

 

[fdcg27]

Where my power tools fail.
For me is this one. It always get it right.

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Have one of these. It has proven invaluable a couple of times.

 

[Rand]

Since you didnt restrict this to just automotive..

Oscillating Multi Tool​

Its that homeowner tool you never knew you needed or what you would use it on but SUPER handy.

 

[Quantico]

Snap on tripple square hex soukets. Used on porsche doors and hatches , when you need one you have to have one or just stare at something.

 

[John105]

I have no business owning this one, but, when I went to do my wife's water pump, where one/six bolts I couldn't even see, the 100 tooth and swiveling head rocked.

https://shop.snapon.com/product/Rou...ve-100-Tooth-Round-Swivel-Head-Ratchet/FNF100

btw I also have the oscillating tool above still in the box

 

[Hermann]

Ball end allen wrenches.

 

[road_rascal]

Back when I was a teenager I learned about this awesome tool . It was the only way to get the clutch cover plate off of my Suzuki without buggering up the screws .

I had a couple of old Kawasakis that were the same way. I replaced those stupid screws with hex bolts.

 

[Jim K]

I don`t use these hammers . They are a little to small for me.

 

[fozzdesy2001]

Lisle Electrical Disconnect Pliers 37960​

These are a gift from God a really great tool that will save the day and your sanity best $22 I ever spent.

 

[demarpaint]

Lisle Electrical Disconnect Pliers 37960​

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These are a gift from God a really great tool that will save the day and your sanity best $22 I ever spent.

Those pliers can be worth their weight in gold especially in an older vehicle.

 

[Lenny5160]

Lisle Electrical Disconnect Pliers 37960​

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These are a gift from God a really great tool that will save the day and your sanity best $22 I ever spent.

I was able to use a pair of hose pliers for that purpose when doing an O2 sensor on a Grand Cherokee. Don't know how I was going to get that clip otherwise.

Didn't know there was a dedicated tool for it, but makes sense!

 

[JWC86]

Also electrical connector pliers as posted above. Mind are made by “Merry”. Makes stubborn connectors a breeze.

A blind bearing puller is mine contribution. Takes the job of beating bearings out with a hammer and drift and turns it into a nice controlled job with far less chance of damaging a wheel hub or engine case.

 

[ripcord]

Gas Wrench.

 

[wtd]

Where my power tools fail.
For me is this one. It always get it right.

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I have this exact Craftsman tool.

 

[wtd]

Lisle Electrical Disconnect Pliers 37960​

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These are a gift from God a really great tool that will save the day and your sanity best $22 I ever spent.

I've been wanting these for months but can't find any place that has them in stock.

 

[mr_boring]

I've got a couple of flathead screwdrivers that are between 18" and 24" inches long.

Might use once every couple of years but man they are handy when you need one.

 

[SC Maintenance]

Gas Wrench.

This was my dad's favorite also.

 

[vwmaniaman]

my Lisle radiator funnel and my magnetic pickup tool.

 

[D60]

I was able to use a pair of hose pliers for that purpose when doing an O2 sensor on a Grand Cherokee. Don't know how I was going to get that clip otherwise.

Didn't know there was a dedicated tool for it, but makes sense!

Yep I normally use my Merry HS175C's but recently on a Ford 5.4 CHT I used my extended "double X" hose pliers for the length. It wasn't textbook but it worked well enough