Why would you need 12-point sockets, unless you are not using a ratchet? Can you think of specific instances where you need a thinwall or a deep socket? Most work I've done (though far from extensive) has not required thin or deep sockets. I can see where a deep socket would be needed on the oil pressure sender. Ed -------------------------------------------------- From: "Scott Daniel - Turbovans" <scottdaniel@turbovans.com> Sent: Tuesday, June 21, 2011 4:45 PM To: "Ed Duntz" <eduntz@HOTMAIL.COM>; <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Subject: Re: Re: wrench/socket (nut and bolt head) sizes > you really need several versions of each tool.. > you need short and long, deep and thinwall, > 6 point, 12 point, and tubing nut wrench . > etc. etc. > and LOTS of penetrating oil. > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Ed Duntz" <eduntz@HOTMAIL.COM> > To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> > Sent: Tuesday, June 21, 2011 12:55 PM > Subject: Re: wrench/socket (nut and bolt head) sizes > > >> Thanks to all who have replied so far. I'll be continuing to dismantle my >> old '85 Westfalia in the coming weeks, and I'll post sizes of nut and >> bolt >> heads just for reference. >> >> In the meantime, can anyone say that they've used 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, or >> 14mm >> wrenches or sockets on a Vanagon? (Besides possibly bleeder valves or >> exhaust nuts on some applications). >> >> Ed > > |
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