What exactly would the "special" socket be? He can get hold of just about any "special" tool in a day.

Yup ... forgot to say that it was the INTAKE manifold. My bad on that one. Forgot it wraps over the valve cover.

Thanks for the info.

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Formerly 1975 Peugeot 504 GLD/Turbo Diesel hybrid
Currently 1997 Jetta GLX VR6