duct tape, zip ties, hammer...if that is you are going to be working on a dsm. actally part of my front bumper is held on by zip ties.

I agree with saying....if you don't know what type of tools that you need.....maybe you should reconsider working on your car. Or maybe have a Mentor..or someone who is willing to teach you how, or maybe just over look to make sure you arnt screwing anything up. Its great that you want to do your own work, but it would really suck if it was at the cost of an engine.

One of the best ways to learn it figuring it out for yourself and by trial and error. Just if you are ever in doubt ask first.

As far as tools....just a good mechanics set will do for now. then you will pick up many miscellaneous items over time. Just make sure you have a set that has your 1/4, 3/8, and 1/2 drive with metric and standard up to a decent size. That should get you pretty far for awhile. Oh and doubling up wrenches does not always work for me (me=weaking) so I got a huge breaker bar from home depo for under 4 bucks. It also works nice as a hammer at times, or a weapon