Date:         Wed, 1 Jan 2014 17:30:17 -0600
Reply-To:     Jim Felder <jim.felder@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Jim Felder <jim.felder@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: 88 GL Oil Cooler Removal - Internal Wrench Size
Comments: To: JRodgers <jrodgers113@GMAIL.COM>
In-Reply-To:  <52C49B9C.6030200@gmail.com>
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John, can you use another of the large nuts as a jam nut?

Jim

> On Jan 1, 2014, at 4:50 PM, JRodgers <jrodgers113@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
>
> Can't find one of the right size in all of Birmingham. Gonna have to
> order it - one more delay in getting this done. Murphy came to my house
> before Christmas and he ain't left YET!!!
>
> Happy New Year!! (I'm trying, I'm trying!)
>
> John
>
>> On 1/1/2014 2:48 PM, Max Wellhouse wrote:
>>> On 1/1/2014 12:33 PM, Jim Felder wrote:
>>> Somebody posted that a few days back. Look back, but I believe it was
>>> 3/8.
>>>
>>> Jim
>>>
>>>
>>>> On Wed, Jan 1, 2014 at 12:28 PM, JRodgers <jrodgers113@gmail.com> wrote:
>>>>
>>>> Anyone know the size of the internal pipe wrench that works for removing
>>>> the oil cooler?
>>>>
>>>> I'm about to tackle the job - but before tearing it apart - would love
>>>> to have all the appropriate tools on hand and not have to stop in the
>>>> middle of the job and chase something down.
>>>>
>>>> My thanks,
>>>>
>>>> and to all you good Volks,
>>>>
>>>> Happy New Year!
>>>>
>>>> John
>> I've always wondered if you could use a large easy out with the factory
>> nut spun upstream of the easy out in case threads were slightly burred,
>> the nut would re thread on its way off.  The internal pipe wrench would
>> be the safer approach, not sure there's enough room in there for even a
>> small chain wrench.....
>>
>> DM&FS
>>