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Subject:Re: 88 GL Oil Cooler Removal - Internal Wrench Size
From:JRodgers
Date:Wed, 1 Jan 2014 16:50:04 -0600

Can't find one of the right size in all of Birmingham. Gonna have to
order it - one more delay in getting this done. Murphy came to my house
before Christmas and he ain't left YET!!!

Happy New Year!! (I'm trying, I'm trying!)

John

On 1/1/2014 2:48 PM, Max Wellhouse wrote:
> On 1/1/2014 12:33 PM, Jim Felder wrote:
>> Somebody posted that a few days back. Look back, but I believe it was
>> 3/8.
>>
>> Jim
>>
>>
>> On Wed, Jan 1, 2014 at 12:28 PM, JRodgers <jrodgers113@gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>>> Anyone know the size of the internal pipe wrench that works for removing
>>> the oil cooler?
>>>
>>> I'm about to tackle the job - but before tearing it apart - would love
>>> to have all the appropriate tools on hand and not have to stop in the
>>> middle of the job and chase something down.
>>>
>>> My thanks,
>>>
>>> and to all you good Volks,
>>>
>>> Happy New Year!
>>>
>>> John
>>>
> I've always wondered if you could use a large easy out with the factory
> nut spun upstream of the easy out in case threads were slightly burred,
> the nut would re thread on its way off.  The internal pipe wrench would
> be the safer approach, not sure there's enough room in there for even a
> small chain wrench.....
>
> DM&FS
>