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Old Mar 11, 2010 | 08:10 PM
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It appears my O-ring is leaking and I cant get a big enough wrench in there to take the solenoid out without removing the exhaust, can somebody tell me the what size it is so I can go purchase a deep socket for it?

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Old Mar 11, 2010 | 10:18 PM
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Try using an open end wrench to get the size.
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Well, theres a problem... I cant get a wrench that big in there without removing the exhaust as all of my wrenches close to that size are at least 14'' long. So again, can anybody tell me the size of the solenoid?
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got a torch---? bend / cut the wrench to fit
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Originally Posted by enigma94
It appears my O-ring is leaking and I cant get a big enough wrench in there to take the solenoid out without removing the exhaust, can somebody tell me the what size it is so I can go purchase a deep socket for it?

TIA
It's 1 5/16 across the flats, but a deep 34mm axle nut socket will get er out.


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Originally Posted by Its_Go_Time
It's 1 5/16 across the flats, but a deep 34mm axle nut socket will get er out.

Buy a 33mm socket and it will also work on the drive axle nuts that have been noted for getting loose.
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Originally Posted by TEXHAWK0
Buy a 33mm socket and it will also work on the drive axle nuts that have been noted for getting loose.
33mm will fit the axle nut perfectly, but it won't fit the CAGS solenoid (1.300 vs 1.315).
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Originally Posted by Its_Go_Time
It's 1 5/16 across the flats, but a deep 34mm axle nut socket will get er out.

Thank you! this is exactly what I needed to know.
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