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Socket for crankshaft bolt?
I need a good quality 21mm 3/4 drive socket to remove the D3 crankshaft bolt. I could not get enough leaverage with my 1/2 drive, so put on my 1/2 to 3/4 adaptor, and promptly sheared it. It's tight.
What make do folks use. I can't seem to find a Snap On one.
Any ideas on where to get a good quality one from?
Thanks
John
17th May 2014 5:10 pm
Disco_Mikey
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I have the Halfords 3/4" drive professional set so used that with a 40" breaker bar.GAP IID Pro Multi Vehicle Defender L316 2007-2015 - Discovery 3 - Discovery 4 - Discovery Sport L550 - Freelander 2 - Range Rover Evoque L538 - Range Rover L322 - Range Rover L405 - Range Rover Sport L320 - Range Rover Sport L494 Electrical Fault Diagnostics
17th May 2014 6:17 pm
BigAl
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If you got any old sockets 7/16 whitworth is also a perfect fit.
17th May 2014 6:49 pm
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17th May 2014 8:17 pm
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"Hello? Victoria and Albert Museum? Would you mind checking to see if any of your exhibits are missing?"
I used a 21mm 1/2" impact socket, with an 18" breaker bar and a 2m galvanised pipe. No problem whatsoever.
17th May 2014 11:08 pm
John P
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I tried with a Halfords 21mm 1/2 inch drive, with a 18 inch breaker, and couldn't budge it. Clearly not enough wheatabix for breakfast. Unfortunately I don't have a long scaffold pipe to extend the leaverage. I do have a large 500nm torque wrench but this is 3/4 inch drive. So have ordered a Teng socket, and will have a go with this wound right up to 500nm.
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tight.
