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Subject:Re: Rear Pressure Leak - Tips and Tricks Requested
From:Shawn Wright
Date:Fri, 9 Apr 2010 13:06:54 -0700

Grind two opposing flat spots on the socket,and then use a large open end
wrench. I've done this to replace front struts on my Jetta and it works
fine.

On Fri, Apr 9, 2010 at 12:01 PM, John Rodgers <inua@charter.net> wrote:

> The rear pressure sensor is leaking. It is a PITA location and I can't
> get to it with anything I have. 24mm deep socket to cleat the switch
> (like a spark plug wrench) doesn't leave me enough room to get a driver
> in there to turn the socket. A shorter socket doesn't clear the end of
> the switch.
>
> Anyone with experience with this got any suggestions???
>
> Thanks
>
> --
> John Rodgers
> Clayartist and Moldmaker
> 88'GL VW Bus Driver
> Chelsea, AL
> Http://www.moldhaus.com
>