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Old Mar 22, 2005 | 03:24 PM
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i know, any retard can do an oil change. but where the hell am i suposed to find a god damned 29mm wrench?
 
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Old Mar 22, 2005 | 07:09 PM
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is that the oil plug size?
 
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Old Mar 22, 2005 | 09:31 PM
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Are you sure it is 29 mm? For some reason, I thought it was smaller than that. I'll have to look at the socket I keep in my glove box.

In any case, Sears carries a 29mm for $6.99 (Sears item #00944230000). This one is a 12 pt, but they probably also carry the six point as well. I got the one I use as part of a set.
 
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Old Mar 22, 2005 | 09:56 PM
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yes that is the size of the plug. i have a socket that fits, but theres not enough room between the plug and exaust line for it all to fit. i didnt see a 29mm at sears last night, maybe ill have to go up to the counter and ask or something.
 
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Old Mar 23, 2005 | 02:12 PM
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go to a sears and buy a open end/ box wrench in that size..it couldnt cost mor than a few dollars...
 
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Old Mar 24, 2005 | 12:21 AM
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that was my original intent, but their selection jumps from 27mm to 30mm even on the website. i ordered one from www.arizonatools.com for about US$30 after shipping, a 30mm cxaftsman is about $37 before shipping.
 
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Old Mar 29, 2005 | 07:20 PM
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i think i used an 1-1/8" wrench on my 98' try that it might fit. I don't know if mine is metric, but the wrench i used was perfect.
 
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Old Mar 29, 2005 | 10:13 PM
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Be sure to replace the copper crush washer under the plug. A common ' quick lube ' goof.
 
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Old Apr 13, 2005 | 04:14 AM
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a 1 1/8th ring and open ender is the imperial equivilent of a 29mm, failing that buy a 12" cresent and use that. and if neither of those option suit buy a industrial fitting to suit as the head size on an industrial plug is 1mm bigger than a automotive plug
 
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Old Apr 13, 2005 | 02:06 PM
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craftsman tool suck, my opinion. Snap-On is teh win! Mac and matco are pretty good too.
 
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