I hear ya 'berto and the simplicity of the asian auto manufacturers fastener choices is a real plus when workin on 'em. Mitsus use 8, 10, 12 & 14mm headed fasteners with a very few 17s and then a 22mm for the crank bolt and a 32mm for the drive train retaining nuts which means only a very few tools will be required to do everything.

Some of the best tools to come along for mechanics in YEARS are the new smaller head version ratcheting wrenches (spanners), wobble drive socket extensions and ball end allen wrenches (hex keys). These are definite musts for any serious mech these days to round out their arsenal.

And a serious thanks is also due GE for pushin silicone sealers over the old school nastiness of havin to use Permatex No. 1 and No. 2 we used to have to use for this purpose. That nasty gooey concoction was a terrible excuse for a sealant and tended to harden and crack out over the long term which silicone never does and ... I can get it in caulk tubes which makes it even easier to apply and store