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Old 07-11-2013, 11:14 PM
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Default 1 of those nights.Where can I get a 16MM wrench?

I'm replacing a power steering hose. Simple 5 min job.

15 is to small, 17 is too big. a 5/8 fits the aftermarket.

But I can't get anything to fit correct on the factory.

It is too tight to break with the 17mm.
And my brother ran off with my cresson wrenches.


What size is equal to the 16mm.
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Old 07-11-2013, 11:18 PM
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16mm fits right between 5/8" and 11/16". It may be a little too big though.
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Its just a mouse dick bigger than 5/8ths so 41/64ths ought to do it. trololololo

I bet a harbor freight 5/8ths would fit it.
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Do you have a wal-mart around that's open late? You might be able to find a one-time-use wrench there.

If this helps:
Wrench Conversion - Size Equivalence Chart
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Originally Posted by dieselmiata
Do you have a wal-mart around that's open late? You might be able to find a one-time-use wrench there.

If this helps:
Wrench Conversion - Size Equivalence Chart
why exactly does that chart say bicycle for a couple of them?
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Take a bigger wrench and put a flat screw driver across from it to make up the difference. Not sure how much room u got.
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A guy installed a a/c compressor for me and let the line hit the mani. I didn't notice until it started leaking.

I'm going to drive to the shop tomorrow and let him break it. Then I will finish changing it in the parking lot.

If my loving wife could ever get home from Krogers, I could of drove somewhere and bought one.

I'm not sure why it takes 2 hrs to go to the grocery store or Target?
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Originally Posted by Toddcod
I'm not sure why it takes 2 hrs to go to the grocery store or Target?
Celebrated my 28th anniversary last night.

I got there by not asking questions like these. It doesn't do any good -- just increases your risk for heart disease.
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Originally Posted by hornetball
Celebrated my 28th anniversary last night.

I got there by not asking questions like these. It doesn't do any good -- just increases your risk for heart disease.
A man who realizes that it's truly not about the nail.
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Originally Posted by Joe Perez
A man who realizes that it's truly not about the nail.
But all my sweaters are snagged.
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In my neighborhood:
O'Reilly's is open until 10pm.
VatoZone is open until 11pm. There used to be some around open 24hrs. Irving I think.
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