[Shop-talk] head bolt socket recommendations
Randall
tr3driver at ca.rr.com
Mon Nov 19 20:32:41 MST 2007
> On newer Volvo 6 cyl engines the 14mm head bolts are
> recessed down a hole. an impact socket wont quite fit down
> the opening.
Someone already suggested skimming a bit off the outside of an impact
socket, which is what I'd do.
My only other thought, if it's always the same engine, is whether you could
find 12-point bolts (smaller head, same threads) from ARP or similar.
I take that back, one other thought is to buy better quality sockets. I use
some older Craftsman non-impact sockets on an impact gun fairly often, and
I've not ruined one yet (although they are showing some damage around the
drive hole).
Randall
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