Originally Posted by
JEFASOLD
A set of metric sockets, Torx both sockets and drivers and I used a long handle [about 11 inches] bent needle nose plier to pull the plug boots. That will do most of the routine maintenance, oh, also a oil filter wrench. You should be fine. Good luck and enjoy.
I just changed the valve cover gaskets and had to remove the ignition coils and unplug the wires. I see what you mean about the pliers and Torx. Wasn't nearly as bad a fix as I thought. I don't really see why so many people are griping about how hard it is to work on this thing.