A wobble extension is not the same as a universal-joint, it's much more useful. Wera Zyklop 8794 A Wobble extension, Square drive 1/4" Head x 56mm Extension <https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003GDIRG2/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_i44UvbSK897VJ> You should definitely budget more than 3.5 hrs to change the water pump.
Angus
> On Jul 31, 2015, at 6:26 AM, Roy Nicholl <RNicholl@NBNET.NB.CA> wrote: > > James, > > I went searching on-line and found that Sears (craftsman) and Snap-on, both offer 1/4" flex sockets ... no one around here actually seems to stock them. > > On 31-Jul-2015, at 10:18, James wrote: > >>> Do they make a 1/4" wobble extension? >> >> You mean, like this Gray? >> http://shopgraytools.com/collections/1-4-drive-hand-socket/products/1-4-drive-12-point-universal-joint-socketsstandard-length >> >> James >> Ottawa, ON >> >>> Date: Thu, 30 Jul 2015 20:18:42 -0700 >>> From: musomuso@GMAIL.COM >>> Subject: Re: Coolant leak - it was bound to happen >>> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM >>> >>> I've only done that job once but IIRC, tools that helped: >>> >>> belt wrench for pulley removal >>> http://www.harborfreight.com/2-pc-rubber-strap-wrench-set-69373.html >>> slightly shortened Allen (hex) wrench for at least one of the bolts to >>> big steel coolant pipe. >>> 1/4" extension + socket may reach into the lowest pump nut. >>> 3/8" "wobble" extensions. (Great to have regardless) >>> >>> Do they make a 1/4" wobble extension? >>> >>> Neil. >>> >>> >>> >>> Neil. >>> >>>> On 7/30/15, Roy Nicholl <RNicholl@nbnet.nb.ca> wrote: >>>> >>>> Well, I'm doomed to spend an afternoon then ... as a longtime air-head, VW >>>> water pump replacement is something at which I am definitely not practiced. >>>> Though I have changed water pumps on marine diesels in my youth - bigger and >>>> heavier, but much easier to get at them. >>> >>> >>> >>> -- >>> Neil n >>> >>> Blog: Vanagons, Westfalia, general <http://tubaneil.blogspot.ca> >>> >>> 1988 Westy Images <https://picasaweb.google.com/musomuso/New1988Westy> >>> >>> 1981 Westfalia "Jaco" Images, technical <http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/> >>> >>> Vanagon-Bus VAG Gas Engine Swap Group <http://tinyurl.com/khalbay> |
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