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Old Aug 7, 2014 | 08:56 AM
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Originally Posted by paul 74
An exercise in futility. No crescent wrench should go near a Corvette. Get the proper socket or butcher it off and put a new one on.
Puhleeze!!

I bet plenty went near your car, prior to your ownership. That plug don't know...

Faster, cheaper and just as effective as your 12pt star socket.

Carter

BTW, a BFH will help all these suggestions.
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Old Aug 7, 2014 | 09:47 AM
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It is an eight-point socket designed for a square head. And yes, my tool kit can handle some difficult jobs.

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Old Aug 7, 2014 | 12:09 PM
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Originally Posted by paul 74
It is an eight-point socket designed for a square head. And yes, my tool kit can handle some difficult jobs.

You need to add a big flat screwdriver/chisel/prybar/punch/wedge/belt puter on-er to your toolbox, else you could be stuck somewhere
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