shades
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 posted on 21/4/06 at 11:26 AM |
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4age cylinder head bolts
Does anyone know where I can get a star socket that fits the cylinder head bolts on a 4age engine? I have tired all the local tool shops and they are
too fat and short.
it needs to be an E16, with a outside diameter of less than 18mm and a depth of greater than 38mm.
Any suggestions? 
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eddymcclements
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| posted on 21/4/06 at 11:32 AM |
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I used a long 3/8" drive socket. The Halfords Professional series 3/8" long socket is a 12-point socket, just what you need.
All my other long sockets are hexagonal, and my regular sockets are 12-point, but too short.
Cheers,
Eddy
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shades
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| posted on 21/4/06 at 11:41 AM |
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thanks... wish I had asked the question earlier... just back from halfords empty handed. oh well
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ChrisJLW
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| posted on 21/4/06 at 02:57 PM |
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Yup it's a 10mm double hex long socket. 
Buy 2 because they are not really designed for the amount of torque involved. I've split a couple in the last year or so.
[Edited on 21/4/06 by ChrisJLW]
I've lived a life that's full.
I've traveled each and ev'ry highway.
But more, much more than this,
I did it side-ah-ways.
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shades
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| posted on 21/4/06 at 05:49 PM |
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could'nt find one so have turned down a regular E16 torx bit. It has worked ok to get the bolts out. Wife away so head in dishwasher cleanin
up 
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