Tool set: What's the biggest I should expect to need?

[StarmanDXE]

So, I'm looking into getting a set of wrenches and (hopefully) a good socket wrench set. I would love to get a 30~40 piece set of SAE/metric sockets like my dad's got, but I'm not sure if I can find anything that nice (or swing the $$$).

That said, does anyone happen to know the biggest socket/wrench I would possibly need for this S60 so that I can try to include that and a decent spread of sizes below it?

Also, was looking at that Torx Bit Set that IPD sells and was wondering if there would be much use for the T-10 (as opposed to just a screwdriver) or the T-27 (as it seems like kind of an odd size).

Thanks for any/all help!

[MadeInJapan]

I don't think I've ever use either of those odd torx sizes. the ones that come to mind are the T15, 20, 25, 30, 35 and I believe, 40. In regards to the socket...you need a 30mm socket to turn the cranck shaft on the engine when you do a timing belt on earlier 850 and 70 series cars- don't know if it's the same size on yours or not (of course, it would be rare that you would ever use this).

[JRL]

75% of fasteners on Volvos are TORX fasteners

[StarmanDXE]

I don't think I've ever use either of those odd torx sizes. the ones that come to mind are the T15, 20, 25, 30, 35 and I believe, 40.

Alright, cool. I was given a set with all of those (I do believe). But, I wonder why IPD is pushing their set with those few odd numbers...

In regards to the socket...you need a 30mm socket to turn the cranck shaft on the engine when you do a timing belt on earlier 850 and 70 series cars- don't know if it's the same size on yours or not (of course, it would be rare that you would ever use this).

Ok. So, 30mm is basically the upper end. That will make it easier when looking at socket-wrench sets and normal wrenches.

Thanks!

[VCA]

or the T-27 (as it seems like kind of an odd size).

Some interior fittings use T-27; it's a more common size inside the car than outside (yes, I deliberately bought a T-27 driver!)

[cucuracha]

a torx #55 for the accessory belt tensioner, not sure of the year model though. I have never used my t27 in or out of the cars

[StarmanDXE]

Some interior fittings use T-27; it's a more common size inside the car than outside (yes, I deliberately bought a T-27 driver!)

a torx #55 for the accessory belt tensioner, not sure of the year model though. I have never used my t27 in or out of the cars

Wow. If I ever have an opportunity to do that myself, I think I'll just buy the T-55 individually instead of finding a set for it!

And, as far as the T-27 goes, I hate these stupid Torx heads as the sizing is so hard to get right. I have used a T-25 in a T-30 I'm sure countless times So, maybe you're just using a T-25 in a T-27 with (most likely) no troubles...?

In the 850, I believe that T-15 and T-20 were the more common sizes to be used on the interior. Any idea if that holds true for the S60? (Granted, I can't see myself needing a Torx ratchet over just a simple screwdriver for anything interior... So, maybe I'll just stick with the drivers I have and buy individual Torx ratchet heads as I need them for engine stuff...)

Also, there was some size wrench I kept borrowing from my landlord for this, that, and the other thing for my 850. I think it might have been 8mm or 12mm or something... Anyone happen to know common sizes for any nuts so I don't accidentally buy one of those wrench sets which skips some sizes (and they happen to be the sizes I need!)?

[MadeInJapan]

There are at ton of 10mm socket sized bolts all over all Volvo's I've ever dealt with...I always keep a couple of these around (because I hate hunting for them) on a stubby ratchet.

[StarmanDXE]

Alright. So, this is what my dad has as far as a socket wrench (and what I sought out to buy for myself, basically). It's a nice set of short sockets and a few deep-drive sockets (which I didn't realize until just now are all SAE, no metric):



I went to Sears Hardware, and they have a new line of Evolv products. Very reasonably price and they carry a Limited Lifetime Warranty. (Warranty on manufacturing defects as opposed to Craftsman's replacement for anything. I am guessing this is due to the rubberized grips and whatnot on the Evolv products.) Anyway, this case is about the same size and was pretty great overall. But I was very bothered by the fact that there were no deep-drive and clearly they were meant to go into the lid where there is nothing... (Must be those marketing jerks... ). But, yeah. This one runs $30:



Finally I found this one at Sears in the mall. Only $50 and it has a good deep drive assortment (SAE and metric), a bunch of nicely sized wrenches, and more screwdriver bits including Torx of T8, T10, T15, T20, T25, T27, T30, and T40:



So, I believe I will be keeping that one and taking the $30 back. Overall I am quite pleased. Now, maybe I will get myself a torque wrench...

On that note, any idea what the higher-end torques needed on this car are so that I can get the cheapest wrench possible that will still do most of the work?

Thanks!

(As an aside, I looked at Craftsman sets, and they had absolutely no decent sets with both SAE and metric. You were paying a minimum of $80 [on sale] for anything half-decent with both sizings and then it came with a bunch of stupid allen-wrenches and crap [and also some nut-driver bits which were kinda cool.] Edit: Here's a picture of one I considered. I forgot that it came with a 1/4" and a 3/8" ratchet. That kind of bothered me... And also I think the 4 wrenches were all SAE... Not to mention that that case was mega huge for what was inside! [Sadly I couldn't open it due to security measures...])

[MadeInJapan]

Wheel lugs are tightened to right at 100ft. lbs on your S60. That's probably the most you'll need in regards to torque.