Socket & Wrench Sizes
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Burning Brakes
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Socket & Wrench Sizes
I’m doing research before i buy a C3 and would like to know the common sizes used on these cars. I read in a older forum that it pretty much only takes 3/8”, 7/16”, 1/2”, 9/16”, 5/8”, 1”, 1-5/16” to disassemble the whole car. Is that it or are there any other sizes that would be needed? I already have a large collection of tools, i’m just making sure i have everything i would need before i get a C3.
Last edited by Anthony F; Jun 19, 2020 at 10:34 AM.
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depends on year/ depth as i have a few metric too in some cases..
small SAE 1/4 inch sockets are good.. you need a full set of SAE not just the ones listed...shallow and deep (flex always good) .. always good to have flex wrenches, that would get you started..oh and a BFH
small SAE 1/4 inch sockets are good.. you need a full set of SAE not just the ones listed...shallow and deep (flex always good) .. always good to have flex wrenches, that would get you started..oh and a BFH
Last edited by interpon; Jun 19, 2020 at 10:40 AM.
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Agreed, plus extensions for the above. And, depending on how far into mechanic-ing one gets, a lb/ft torque wrench is a good thing to add to make sure connections and bearings are appropriately loaded.
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i dont recall any torx on my 79..you should have both anyway in your collection..
my advice..buy as you go and stay away from China..taiwan good USA obviously, german, all decent ..
get usa ball end allen both metric and sae cheap enought., voce grips are ALWAYS handy too..
my advice..buy as you go and stay away from China..taiwan good USA obviously, german, all decent ..
get usa ball end allen both metric and sae cheap enought., voce grips are ALWAYS handy too..
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I think there's some metric stuff too, but that may have just been what Bubba had at hand, at the time.
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My 77, none metric. But I certainly have a lot more wrench sizes than listed above. Plus swivel sockets. Punches And chisels. And as stated above, you'll need a bigger tool box. Air compressor for certain. 1/2 inch impact airwrench.
multi meter. And on and on.
multi meter. And on and on.
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Blue Tip crescent wrench (torch)
Rotary high speed material removal instrument (angle grinder)
Order up a couple of extra 5-gallon buckets of patience and a can or two of PB Blaster, you'll need it to keep from using tools #1 and #2 in excess.
Rotary high speed material removal instrument (angle grinder)
Order up a couple of extra 5-gallon buckets of patience and a can or two of PB Blaster, you'll need it to keep from using tools #1 and #2 in excess.
