i was gonna start building a tool set are the mark 8s standard or metric? or both

metric.

The differential has standard fasteners, both inside and out.

youll get most of the work you need done with metric, the axle nuts are 25mm and there are a couple of special tools youll need to do the rear brakes, a caliper piston cube will be the cheapest way to go on that tool, a voltage meter will be handy, you can also order the OBD1/OBD2 scanner from oriellys for about $320, i recommend to buy as many of your sockets from Sears/Craftsman for the lifetime warranty and the craftsman 3/8 ratchet with the break head is probably one of my favorite tools in my box

the axle nuts are 25mm

Which "axle nuts" are you referring to?

The nuts on the front hubs and rear axles are 36mm.

right, typo, thanks for the catch..i was referring to the rear ( only) axles on the Mark 8

dont forget to get a 10" extension for your ratchet with a locking end for spark plugs.

Get yourself started right by getting good quality tools as they will last you a lifetime. I would make one other suggestion and that would be to get those laser etched sockets that Sears Craftsman has. Wish I had done it sooner, as it a Btch to get old spotting those small stamped numbers on the sockets. Last thought, get yourself a big tool box that you can grow into as you build up your tool collection.

Get yourself started right by getting good quality tools as they will last you a lifetime. I would make one other suggestion and that would be to get those laser etched sockets that Sears Craftsman has. Wish I had done it sooner, as it a Btch to get old spotting those small stamped numbers on the sockets. Last thought, get yourself a big tool box that you can grow into as you build up your tool collection.

+1

Its a b@tch getting old!

Buy tools as you do work on your car, get the tools you need for what you doing.
This is the bonus of doing the work yourself.
The tools are "free" when you do the work.

I have some tools from when I was 14.
Good tools do last.

I bought this set to keep in my car and to take to the junkyards Snap-on Blue Point tool set (http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item.asp?search=true&item_ID=77864&PartNo=BLPGSSC100&group_id=20261&supersede=&store=snapon-store&tool=all) I love it and they have the lifetime warranty against breakage. I payed half that price because im in the Automotive program at my college. Its nice to be able to open it up and have 80% of what you could need packed in that case.

Get yourself started right by getting good quality tools as they will last you a lifetime. I would make one other suggestion and that would be to get those laser etched sockets that Sears Craftsman has. Wish I had done it sooner, as it a Btch to get old spotting those small stamped numbers on the sockets. Last thought, get yourself a big tool box that you can grow into as you build up your tool collection.

+2 :) Even with glasses I still need to put em in front of the droplight.

I suggest a long flexable wand with a magnet on the end. Drop something in the engin bay and you'll never get it with hands/fingers!

thanks guys for all the advise i was hoping it would have been all standard my grandpa has a 5 gallon bucket half full of standard sockets mostly craftsman he gave me

Get yourself a cabinet, on sale, for all of grandpa's tools. That way you will atleast have them organized. They still have a very useful life. Over the years I have ended up with 3 roller chests of wrenches, tools and sockets. My big problem was I never kept my tools as organized as I wanted (2 sons helping themselves didn't help either).

Get them out of the bucket.
Get these.
http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00941829000P?vName=Tools&cName=Tool+Storage&sName=Tools+Storage+Accessories
Then you can see what your missing and add to the set.
I have some of my fathers tools.
My favorite tools.

Sears has become real vaginal lately on warranty. They outright refused me on a socket one night because I was in my uniform and the tools were not designed for industrial automotive use. That and they wanted to see a receipt. Snap-on if you see the truck get his card and be friends with this guy. I have had mine come to the house before. Their all salesmen, they want to make cash too. And on the rear brake tool unless you're built like a goddamned gorrilla get a good brake caliper compressor. It will make life alot easier. :cool:

If Sears pulls that :q:q:q:q on me I'm going Snap On...

Im already with Snap-on.......i like everything i have so far.

those laser etched sockets that Sears Craftsman has.

I got the 79.00 set to replace 600.00+ worth of craftsman tools that were stolen in my 95.

The little suitcase set has served me well for the last two years.

I have yet to have a problem with Sears, and their tool warranty.

I have sears and harbor freight tools - never had a problem with either!