Richardtr3a Posted July 8, 2020 Report Share Posted July 8, 2020 I have just fitted the downpipe to the manifold with a new gasket and three new brass nuts. The nut nearest the engine is very hard to reach. I have a long thin extension for my socket but the pipe is too close to the engine. I have a very short 1/4” socket but can not get any leverage. How do they do this in the factory all day when building these cars. My gasket was black and leaking so I must have had this problem last time. Is there a special home made tool. Thanks Richard &B Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted July 8, 2020 Report Share Posted July 8, 2020 "C" shaped spanners or a wobbly on a socket extension. Stuart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BlueTR3A-5EKT Posted July 8, 2020 Report Share Posted July 8, 2020 One of these is what I use. or one of these Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ianc Posted July 8, 2020 Report Share Posted July 8, 2020 Those 6-sided sockets with joint are neat and very compact, Peter. What's the source? Ian Cornish Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted July 8, 2020 Report Share Posted July 8, 2020 1 hour ago, ianc said: Those 6-sided sockets with joint are neat and very compact, Peter. What's the source? Ian Cornish Theyre probably Halfords ones. I have the same from SnapOn. Stuart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BlueTR3A-5EKT Posted July 8, 2020 Report Share Posted July 8, 2020 1 hour ago, ianc said: Those 6-sided sockets with joint are neat and very compact, Peter. What's the source? Ian Cornish Mine are Snap-On. In both 1/4 and 3/8 square drive. They are (were) available from SK. And Britool. I have SK metric set. Peter W PS here is a Snap on one at 9/16 af. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Snap-on-9-16-FS18A-6pt-3-8-Drive-Universal-Swivel-Socket-used/143637966528?epid=1953963137&hash=item21717d6ec0:g:4hsAAOSwKRte8K1i Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Richardtr3a Posted July 8, 2020 Author Report Share Posted July 8, 2020 Thanks to all. Just bought the Snap on socket. I hope it works Thanks Richard & B. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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