How to rebuild an engine

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====Borrowing tools====
 
====Borrowing tools====
If you decide you need some specialized tools that you really don't want to invest money into right now, ask around in your circle of friends to find out if anyone has the tool(s) and will loan to you for the task at hand. It is common courtesy to return borrowed tools promptly and in better condition than they were lent: If a tool was dirty when it was borrowed, clean it before it is returned.
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If you decide you need some specialized tools that you really don't want to invest money into right now, ask around in your circle of friends to find out if any of them have the tool(s) and will loan to you for the task at hand. It is common courtesy to return borrowed tools promptly and in better condition than they were lent: If a tool was dirty when it was borrowed, clean it before it is returned.
  
 
Be aware of the industry notion that a tool that has been borrowed more than twice should be considered for future purchase.
 
Be aware of the industry notion that a tool that has been borrowed more than twice should be considered for future purchase.
  
Also, Autozone will lend out tools for free, often Auto Zone may require a deposit on the tool.
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Also, AutoZone will lend out tools for free, often AutoZone may require a deposit on the tool.  Also check with local rental stores, some of them carry items like torque wrenches and cam bearing installation tools, even engine stands.
  
 
====Renting tools====
 
====Renting tools====

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