If I were to buy.....

Post by **Cate** » 06 May 2006, 11:24

If I were to buy a 1/2" socket set I would mostly get stuff I dont need, so I may buy the separate components. I have sockets up to 17mm on both my other sets, so the question is....

what would be the most usual and useful sockets to buy for a 1/2" set?

(Second question is.. why can't my computer spell properly?)

Post by **T'Onion** » 06 May 2006, 12:32

Cate
i would get 13mm 15mm 17mm 19mm and 22mm(think the wheel nuts are 22) and maybe 10mm and 12mm and dont forget a least one extension and maybe a sparkplug socket ..

could work out cheap poppin into halfords and looking at their sets and working the prices out ,

mine covers 8mm to 30mm two plug sockets , two extensions bars , one T bar , one of those flex extensions and the wrench and the nice box , about £35

Post by **Cate** » 06 May 2006, 15:02

Ah but I've got a 3/8" set with all mm up to 17, and I know I have a 19 somewhere and a wheel nut one for 17,19 and my syncro ones, so I'm thinking along the lines of bigger than those sizes, are the wheel hubs usually 32?

Post by **rowlesy** » 06 May 2006, 16:51

ive got a 1/2" set with combos from 10mm-30mm and 10mm-19 deep sockets c/w 2 extensions ratshit bendy link thing 2 sparkplug sockets!! £32/34 fromhttp://www.screwfix.com in a red carry case i can break almost any thing but i aint broke this yet!!! and i use the 30mm socket small extension bar and ratshit with a length of 33mm tube 1500long to break the drive shafts free on me golfs and jettas!!

Post by **andysimpson** » 06 May 2006, 17:34

wheel hubs are 46mm

Post by **rowlesy** » 06 May 2006, 18:05

not on a GOLF/JETTA !!!!!!!!! hub bolts on a t3 are useually 46mm/ 1" drive and you wont need one that often! borrowing helps

Post by **matt** » 08 May 2006, 07:01

andysimpson wrote:wheel hubs are 46mm

front sinkrows are 30mm

Post by **Mocki** » 08 May 2006, 07:21

i'd get a 24mm long reach socket for oil pressure senders, and a 17mm hex drive socket for the gearbox drain and filler, and as mentioned a 46mm for the rear hub nuts.........

Post by **Cate** » 08 May 2006, 07:45

Thanks folks, off to annoy hellwits later.

Post by **missusjen** » 08 May 2006, 16:07

matt wrote:
andysimpson wrote:wheel hubs are 46mm

front sinkrows are 30mm

It's true - front wheel hubs on a Syncro are indeed 30mm......

Post by **rustydubs** » 08 May 2006, 16:54

machine mart do there own clarke socket sets, with standard and deep sockets, 2 didderent spark plug sockets, 2 extentions and 90 degree knuckle joint, about £35, all in mm, has been spot on!