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Originally Posted by Mismost
Phil, thanks for the info! QUESTIONS...
1. what is the 30mm socket used for?
2. how big is the gap/slot you cut into it?
3. did you also cut down the length of the socket?
4. Did you grind/thin down the 14mm wrench heads? How much?
newbie question, but I wiil be doing this job next week, so now is the time to ask!
Thanks.
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1) The wrench made with the cut off part of the socket is used to hold the valve spring retainer. I only needed it on two of the valves.
2,3) I made the wrench before I took the valve cover off on my car so I guessed on the size of opening but I would say its about 2/3 the size of the socket. The entire wrench is only about 3/8 of an inch thick. I cut off 1/4 inch of the end of the socket and welded that to 1/8 inch flat stock then cut a hole in the center with a hole saw then cut out the end and ground it till I was satisfied with it.
4) I didn't need to grind down the 14mm wrench heads but that seems to vary with the brand of wrench.