I use the packout boxes as track tool boxes. They work pretty good for that, and I keep stuff organized in them with bags.
Only thing I don't like is they will tip if you aren't paying attention with lots of heavy stuff in the drawers.
To those doing this type of cleaning in the kitchen sink or the dishwasher, you must be on sewer service. I would not want to do that to my septic.
Sure, it's not going to hurt when done rarely but it's not a good idea either...
Drivetrain will be metric. As you know, the rest of the car will be standard.
Ask the builder what you should pack for spares and tools. Probably very little. Maybe a coil pack, couple sensors, that sort of thing and the tools to change em.
Last time I had a slow air leak at the valve stem, it was because the wheel had corrosion where the valve stem seats. No amount of cleaning or replacing the valve fixed it. I needed a new wheel.
Not saying that's the case here, but it's often a can of worms. Pulling off the tire let's you or...
No, don't do this.
These sprayers rust if you use water based products in them.
I made this mistake and after a day or two the isopropyl alcohol was coming out a nice orange rust color. There's really no fixing this...
Slide hammer is certainly aggressive. As someone who doesn't need to use it much, it always gives me pause. I feel like I'm going to break something.
That said, it's the way many factory manuals will tell you to pull a hub!
I have their 1/4 and 3/8 micrometer style. I am very happy with them. I had to warranty one of them after the ratchet mechanism started to skip in a couple positions. It was replaced quickly. Great customer support.
I purchased the split beam 3/8 and 1/2 when they came out and were on sale...