THERMOSTAT HOUSING BRASS FILLER PLUG Socket/Spanner Size

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THERMOSTAT HOUSING BRASS FILLER PLUG Socket/Spanner Size

#1 Post by jlan1978 »

Hi all
I trying to loosen the THERMOSTAT HOUSING BRASS FILLER PLUG I can't sen to find a spanner or socket to fit correctly 21 is close but the nut is very tight and i don't want to ring/force or break anything.
Can you recommend correct size please?
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It should be 13/16"
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Thanks i'll try that
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#4 Post by Carledo »

It is 13/16" as Alun says, the size of a standard spark plug socket!

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