MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => How to Guides / Troubleshooting => Topic started by: johnhol78 on November 05, 2011, 11:39:45 am

Title: 18mm Socket
Post by: johnhol78 on November 05, 2011, 11:39:45 am
As I can't find the search anymore...might just be me.

I need to ask does anyone know if halfords sell an 18mm Deep Socket?

Put my Autotech internals in and need one to tighten the seal holder.

Only bloody size I haven't got.
Title: Re: 18mm Socket
Post by: Tfsi_Mike on November 05, 2011, 11:42:02 am

eBay?  :happy2:
Title: Re: 18mm Socket
Post by: johnhol78 on November 05, 2011, 11:49:44 am

eBay?  :happy2:
Thanks, but doesn't help as pump is off and need it to tighten the seal.

Misread the instructions and didn't see the "deep" part.

Halfords don't sell....so I'm knackered.
Title: Re: 18mm Socket
Post by: Tfsi_Mike on November 05, 2011, 11:50:38 am

Bugger,  :sad1:
Title: Re: 18mm Socket
Post by: gazbutS3 on November 05, 2011, 11:51:31 am

eBay?  :happy2:
Thanks, but doesn't help as pump is off and need it to tighten the seal.

Misread the instructions and didn't see the "deep" part.

Halfords don't sell....so I'm knackered.

where are u based pal, have u tried machine mart???
Title: Re: 18mm Socket
Post by: johnhol78 on November 05, 2011, 11:55:08 am

eBay?  :happy2:
Thanks, but doesn't help as pump is off and need it to tighten the seal.

Misread the instructions and didn't see the "deep" part.

Halfords don't sell....so I'm knackered.

where are u based pal, have u tried machine mart???

Uxbridge.

Crisis averted....called my mate and is certain he has one.....will get it in about an hour... :ashamed:

Lesson learnt....never assume you professional halfords kit has what you need......

Had to buy a flaming spline set last month.

What's wrong with using normal size  :grin:
Title: Re: 18mm Socket
Post by: Gti_Mad on November 05, 2011, 04:26:56 pm
 :signLOL:  did u get this sorted as im only in feltham and have 1 u can borrow if not  :drinking:
Title: Re: 18mm Socket
Post by: johnhol78 on November 05, 2011, 06:15:03 pm
:signLOL:  did u get this sorted as im only in feltham and have 1 u can borrow if not  :drinking:

Got one thanks mate......cracked the fuel pressure regulator connector though with the engine cover.  :fighting: :fighting:

Not impressed. Followed the instructions exactly though was out slightly. Noe have to get a hole new fuel pump for the new sensor.
Title: Re: 18mm Socket
Post by: Gti_Mad on November 05, 2011, 06:18:58 pm
thats sh*t dude
Title: Re: 18mm Socket
Post by: Tfsi_Mike on November 05, 2011, 06:20:51 pm
There was a cheap one in classifieds recently.
Title: Re: 18mm Socket
Post by: johnhol78 on November 05, 2011, 07:16:27 pm
There was a cheap one in classifieds recently.

Thing is can't wait for one to be delivered....need my car for work,

Car starts and drives though not power at all and worried I might cause some damage.
Title: Re: 18mm Socket
Post by: Tfsi_Mike on November 05, 2011, 07:27:08 pm
I wouldn't want to risk fuel starvation or any damage. is it just the sensor? hard to follow threads on my wifes piece of crap phone lol. bit of a nightmare when you need transport!
Title: Re: 18mm Socket
Post by: johnhol78 on November 05, 2011, 07:29:57 pm
I wouldn't want to risk fuel starvation or any damage. is it just the sensor? hard to follow threads on my wifes piece of crap phone lol. bit of a nightmare when you need transport!

Is the regulator so requests say 120 though actual is lowest possible....

That's why it can't wait till Tuesday....need a pump monday and fit the new valve same day
Title: Re: 18mm Socket
Post by: Tfsi_Mike on November 05, 2011, 11:33:10 pm

http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,36187.0/topicseen.html (http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,36187.0/topicseen.html)

With special delivery?
Title: Re: 18mm Socket
Post by: Tfsi_Mike on November 05, 2011, 11:35:22 pm

B*llocks just read the ad propperly, sorry  :stupid: