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JAMZ
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Post Wed Aug 16, 2006 3:08 pm

How do you get these fitted...certain Tool?

Got to fit a new one back in but remember i had a hard time removing the last..had to break the contacts off so i could get a deep socket on there..

Any ideas or tips?>

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Post Wed Aug 16, 2006 5:29 pm

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Post Wed Aug 16, 2006 6:14 pm

from memory, I made a socket to fit Carl, you need a cheapy box spanner to suit really, try halfords??
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Post Wed Aug 16, 2006 6:23 pm

air gun sockets are sometimes deeper, can nomally buy one on its own
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Post Wed Aug 16, 2006 6:23 pm

okido.. there 12mm but just preping myself... im sure there was no room for anything to grab too...right PITA
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Post Wed Aug 16, 2006 6:36 pm

Or you can use a hammer and chisel on the edge of the flats to knock the bugger loose or tight.

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Post Wed Aug 16, 2006 6:42 pm

Yea.. bodge it got be the best way sometimes :cool: