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Another DOH! question.

I just bought a torque wrench. Bought a 19mm socket too. I just wanted to confirm that the lug nuts are 19mm.

I dont have a Porsche tool kit with the car so I dont know the answer.

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Robin 993DX

Yes, it is 19mm. A 6 point thin wall socket will work better.

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[quote]Originally posted by Robin 993 DX In Atlanta:
<strong>Yes, it is 19mm. A 6 point thin wall socket will work better.</strong><hr></blockquote>


DOH!! Thanks and sorry but whats a 6 point thin wall socket?

Marco Polo

Typically, sockets are available is 6- and 12-point styles. A "point" is a corner inside the socket. They are used to drive six-sided (hex) nuts and bolts, and, in fact, the six-point socket has the full six sides. The 12-point type has a second set of corners in the middle of each side. Thus, the 6-point type will have a more positive contact with the fastener and is superior for high-torque applications. The advantage of the 12-point type is having twice as many angles that the will permit the tool to slip over the fastener, so there's less "hunting" for a fit.

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Oh thats good. I bought the right one then.

Cheers all. <img src="graemlins/beerchug.gif" border="0" alt="[cheers]" />

STLPCA

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