I have been meaning to post this and now that I have done turbo swaps, clutch job, and a full motor R&R on my X I implore you to go buy this socket. Do not wait, go buy one of these:

http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_1...u=00943205000P



An absolute must-have for any 4b11t owner. If they made a deep-well version that would be helpful too

 

These are available in deep and mid size also. Most reputable tool companies also make them in impact grade which are what I would suggest buying. Very expensive but well worth it.

 

awesome tool in general for tight spaces. One of these + breaker bar and you can get to a lot of things.

 

This tool has saved my butt a number of times. Definitely worth the investment if you work on your own car.


-Bink

 

+1million

I have a set of Snap-on impact swivel sockets (10mm-18mm) and they are pretty much the "go-to" tools in my box.

 

I've got this in 14 and 17mm sizes and they definitely have been useful. Any other sizes you recommend? I need a 12mm and might as well pick up a few more while I'm at it.

 

I have three of these haha...one in my truck, one in the trailer and one in the toolbox in the trailer.

 

+100000
love this tool

 

Got in the snap on version for those of you who would like the link to it here you go:
http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item....re&dir=catalog

http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item....re&dir=catalog

Snap on is expensive but damn the quality is the absolute best

 

That tool became my new best friend ever since I got the X.
<3

 

really? Hmmm I just traded my VIII for an X. I wrenched on the VIII a bunch and never felt the need for a 14mm swivel. I take it then on the X there are just that many 14mm fasteners in awkward positions?

 

Yes, prolly more I had an 8 before too and never really needed these on a 4G63 but on the 4b11 they're a must!

 

I'm not trying to be a non-believer... I just need to be convinced.

So far I haven't gotten too far into things, but aside from the O2 housing nut (which was easy once I figured it out) the rear LSD Gear oil fill (17mm) has been my biggest pain. Anyone have any specific example bolts where this would come in handy so I can rationalize a set? I'm not sure where this would apply any better than a long box end, and I haven't had great experiences with the swivel pins on these in the past.... but if its scheides and gates approved there has to be something

 

I haven't needed anything but the 14mm and 17mm sizes (and 12mm for my brother's Protege.) It's been a while so I've already forgotten what specifically I used them on, but I do remember exhausting my options before buying.

And I wouldn't buy a set unless you're getting some kind of amazing deal. Just the 14mm seems to be enough for most people.