01-08-2019, 06:40 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Oldmactech
Will a 3/8 swivel head socket wrench give me enough torque to break the exhaust manifold nuts loose?
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At the head or at the collector? 3/8 is definitely possible with good access. But in-situ things could get a little more hairy between u-joints and/or extensions. 1/2 makes things much easier usually.
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