27-09-12, 12:31 PM
All my mechanical knowledge is self taught. As said before, the right tool makes a LOT of difference in how hard the job is. I've used basic sets in the past and personally found anything other than the very cheapest tools are more than ok for most jobs. The best advice is read the haynes manual, make sure you understand the concept of what you need to do before you do it, and be prepared to make mistakes, that's the best way to learn fast!