valve cover bolts

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Jan 21, 2012 | 07:06 AM
  #1  
Has anyone purchased a 8mm 12pt recently? If so, where did you go. I have looked everywhere locally with no luck. Thanks
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Jan 21, 2012 | 07:13 AM
  #2  
Lowe's tool dept, auto parts stores (usually in the single socket for sale area) - needs to be skinny (like 1/4 drive) or "necked down" (tapered smaller on the business end) if a 3/8. If using a 3/8 don't over tighten, the range between tight and snap is not much.
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Jan 21, 2012 | 07:38 AM
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I looked everywhere lowes,h.d.,sears.I bought a 3/8th's drive but it was to big to fit. I ended up using a wrench it is a pita but gets the job done.
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Jan 21, 2012 | 07:45 AM
  #4  
Quote: I looked everywhere lowes,h.d.,sears.I bought a 3/8th's drive but it was to big to fit. I ended up using a wrench it is a pita but gets the job done.
Stop being such a wimp
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Jan 21, 2012 | 10:34 AM
  #5  
Quote:
Originally Posted by xxjtvxx
I looked everywhere lowes,h.d.,sears.I bought a 3/8th's drive but it was to big to fit. I ended up using a wrench it is a pita but gets the job done.
Stop being such a wimp
Stop being a bully ,Dick
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Jan 21, 2012 | 10:35 AM
  #6  
I tightened mine with my teeth.
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Jan 21, 2012 | 12:32 PM
  #7  
I got mine at Sears, they had it hanging on the wall, I got a 1/4" drive deep well socket.
If you really really cant get one I can get one for you, I have a cousin who is a Snap-On tool rep and he can get anything you ever wanted.
Just let me know and I will find out how much.
Ooooo,ooooo...I just had a idea!!
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Jan 21, 2012 | 02:37 PM
  #8  
I just did my valve cover gasket and I went through the same search as so many others. I went to sears, lowes, harbor frieght and everywhere else but I couldn't find them. I finally found a good set on Amazon.com.

Here is the link. I think they are like 35.00.
http://www.amazon.com/GearWrench-803...7178020&sr=8-9
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Jan 21, 2012 | 10:05 PM
  #9  
Lowes - Shop Kobalt 3/8" Drive 8mm Deep 12-Point Metric Socket at Lowes.com=

Also found it in a set.

Sears - Sears: Online department store featuring appliances, tools, fitness equipment and more
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Jan 22, 2012 | 07:58 AM
  #10  
Confirmed- Lowes 3/8 12pt 8mm metrics works. Thanks!
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