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Roadster · 06-28-2017

Just received another delivery, this time 12pt deep sockets in both 1/4" & 3/8" drive. Reason being as when I was concerned about using the SS torx bolts, especially between the runners on both sides of the plenum, if I would be able to secure them properly. I then had ordered the long extension torx kit to eliminate that problem. But now created another with the change in bolts...
I ordered both drive's in the 12pt, not being sure of the width of the shank. As I had thought the 3/8" is too wide and will not fit between those runners. The 1/4" drive fits perfect with the slightest gap between the runner and the socket. Use with a long extension carefully and you wont touch the sides of the runners.
Good quality sockets at a reasonable price, now added to the tool box....

Got a little bit excited too soon....lol I did not order the correct size socket for the plenum 12pt bolts. I should have measured the heads before ordering, not thinking that the heads (in some cases are larger than the bolt itself) The head of that bolt is a 10mm, even though the bolt is 8mm, just ordered that socket size now in 1/4" drive, so it should fit no problem!!! I still did need the sockets below, as they fit the other 12pt bolts I will be using...

all four sockets in 6mm & 8MM...

a better look, now don't have to be concerned about not using the correct socket for the 12pt bolts...

the 1/4" drive socket on the left is the one that fits perfect for those inside plenum (but wrong size) 12pt bolts if that's what you decide to use...now waiting for the 1/4" drive 10mm socket...

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Roadster Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Warrington PA Posts: 1,913	Re: TB removal and then some!!! Just received another delivery, this time 12pt deep sockets in both 1/4" & 3/8" drive. Reason being as when I was concerned about using the SS torx bolts, especially between the runners on both sides of the plenum, if I would be able to secure them properly. I then had ordered the long extension torx kit to eliminate that problem. But now created another with the change in bolts... I ordered both drive's in the 12pt, not being sure of the width of the shank. As I had thought the 3/8" is too wide and will not fit between those runners. The 1/4" drive fits perfect with the slightest gap between the runner and the socket. Use with a long extension carefully and you wont touch the sides of the runners. Good quality sockets at a reasonable price, now added to the tool box.... Got a little bit excited too soon....lol I did not order the correct size socket for the plenum 12pt bolts. I should have measured the heads before ordering, not thinking that the heads (in some cases are larger than the bolt itself) The head of that bolt is a 10mm, even though the bolt is 8mm, just ordered that socket size now in 1/4" drive, so it should fit no problem!!! I still did need the sockets below, as they fit the other 12pt bolts I will be using... all four sockets in 6mm & 8MM... a better look, now don't have to be concerned about not using the correct socket for the 12pt bolts... the 1/4" drive socket on the left is the one that fits perfect for those inside plenum (but wrong size) 12pt bolts if that's what you decide to use...now waiting for the 1/4" drive 10mm socket... __________________ Tom 1994 ZR-1 #009 "captured test fleet car" 1974 LS4 454 Vert 1982 L83 CFI...now a retired "dd"....Sold WAZOO Member Last edited by Roadster; 06-28-2017 at 02:07 PM.