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    Re: Searching for a short

    Friend did not have the right size socket - which turns out to be 22mm - but does have the 12-point box wrench. Will that be OK to use on this bolt?

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    Re: Searching for a short

    12 points are okay for nuts & bolts that aren't already messed up. I don't know how bad yours is, but it will probably work. Tim

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    Re: Searching for a short

    Quote Originally Posted by timsrv View Post
    12 points are okay for nuts & bolts that aren't already messed up. I don't know how bad yours is, but it will probably work. Tim
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    It was in this condition when I first looked at it, by the way.

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    Re: Searching for a short

    It doesn't look that bad. 12 point will probably work fine, but here's the thing........If it slips there probably won't be enough left for a 6 point. If you start off with a 6 point, then you don't need to worry about it. Tim

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    I did it!!!

    I got the bolt off!! One good push with the cheater pipe and it popped open!

    Have ordered a rebuilt Denso from PartsGeek.com using a credit card, the bill won't be due until November so I may be able to find the money between now and then, if I don't buy any gasoline!

    Thanks, everyone, for the advice. This was really easy thanks to you!

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    Re: Searching for a short

    No problem. It's always rewarding to help out a fellow vanner . Tim

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