Most important wrench for the C5

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Nov 29, 2005 | 08:28 PM

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Most important wrench for the C5

Hi there,

Just a lowly C4 owner coming before you to ask what might be the most useful wrench for the C5.

I want to buy a nice flex-wrench for a C5 owner for Christmas. Being that I've spent over $1,000 in repairs for my C4 this year, I can afford only one wrench for my friend.

So which size should I buy?

Nov 29, 2005 | 08:30 PM

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Get a Craftsman Baby Flex, 3/8" drive

http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/produ...&bidsite=CRAFT

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Nov 29, 2005 | 08:37 PM

madeouttaglass

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I used to have the greatest wench. Real flexible, could get into any position, always ready to do any job,...
Oh, "wrench" nevermind.

Nov 29, 2005 | 09:09 PM

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Get him a 19mm 6 point plastic coated deep socket for the lug nuts.

Nov 29, 2005 | 09:41 PM

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Originally Posted by madeouttaglass

I used to have the greatest wench. Real flexible, could get into any position, always ready to do any job,...
Oh, "wrench" nevermind.

So where did you leave that "wrench" ? Maybe some of us would like to use the "wrench" on our nuts.

Nov 29, 2005 | 10:27 PM

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19 mm deep socket for the wheels.

15mm ratchet, and 16 and 18mm open ended for changing brake pads.

Off hand, I can't remember what size is needed to change the floor mats.

Nov 29, 2005 | 10:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Willfulone

Get a Craftsman Baby Flex, 3/8" drive

http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/produ...&bidsite=CRAFT

Peace
Willfulone

I like this one...I am going to order one myself.

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Nov 29, 2005 | 10:39 PM

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Torxdriver.

# 15 torx screwdriver. He will need it to install the CLB and install a new shifter, and they are cheap!

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# 15 torx screwdriver. He will need it to install the CLB and install a new shifter, and they are cheap!

Nov 29, 2005 | 11:37 PM

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19 mm deep socket (1/2 inch drive) for the wheel lugs or

15mm ratchet for the oil pan bolt or

16mm and 18mm open ended for changing brake pads

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Nov 30, 2005 | 06:42 AM

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the most useful wrench i have for my c4, c5, and everything else i own is a Husky 14mm/15mm (long) box end wrench. it fits every oil pan bolt of my vehicles, and the longer length gives me a little extra leverage. with this one wrench, i dont have to look for sockets, ratchets, a 14mm or 15mm wrench, or trying to remember WTF i need.

Nov 30, 2005 | 11:35 AM

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I just got the only wrench that will go in my C5, an 8 mm box wrench.
This is used for the battery connections which can come loose at the most inopportune time.

Nov 30, 2005 | 11:40 AM

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5/8" wobbly head spark plug socket, 3/8" drive.

Nov 30, 2005 | 06:02 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Oldad

Get him a 19mm 6 point plastic coated deep socket for the lug nuts.

If he does any work at all on his car, especially involving the wheels, this will be really handy.

Dec 1, 2005 | 10:06 PM

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Thanks for the guidance

Thanks for the tips. I'll buy one or two of the tools you mentioned. Looks like I need to go to Sears anyway to see if they'll replace a Craftsman (warranted forever) socket wrench that broke apart today after 17 years of use. - Eric

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