Snap on 10mm 6.4L Turbo socket

Coolcat390 · April 18, 2011

DO NOT buy this socket, first bolt i put it on it broke. Got another from the snapon guy and did the same thing. They should have made it a impact socket not chrome.

Keith Browning · April 18, 2011

You mean this socket for the inlet pipes?

I know we discussed this some time ago, nobody was impressed as I recall. I bought one and have used it with no problems. Maybe there was a defective batch?

I'll tell you that I have had some of those bolts break though. Now I get them red with a torch before wrenching.

Matt Saunoras · April 19, 2011

you've gotta be smart about pulling those bolts out, they're only M8 if it feels like it's going to break, it probably is. i've had to heat more than a few to remove. soaking them and working them back and forth doesn't seem to help

i was under the impression that with that socket you would be able to get the top up-pipe bolts out at the high pressure turbo outet without moving the EGR inlet pipe. obviously the e-doc is blocking these bolts from being removed and that socket is not going to fit around it, so the reality is that tool doesn't work as designed

i'll see if i can find the original flyer for it and post it up

Keith Browning · June 9, 2011

My socket snapped today. Posted Image

lmorris · June 9, 2011

Mine hasn't because I never use it.

Matt Saunoras · June 10, 2011

here is the original flyer on it showing it's supposed application

http://image.snapon.com/international/pdf/s6210_npa.pdf

it definitely does not do that, maybe if the e-doc was a little smaller it would work

Keith Browning · June 28, 2011

Yay. I got my warranty replacement socket on Friday. Yesterday, Monday, I used my new socket. First pull on the ratchet the socket split... just like the first one.

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I am thinking about bypassing my Snap-On dealer and contacting Snap-On directly. This is BULLSHIT!

joshbuys · June 28, 2011

My 3" extension works awesome with an extra deep socket on it! One of the guys I work with bought the snap-on socket and it looks so tiny and flimsy....maybe that's why you're breaking yours Keith.

Keith Browning · June 28, 2011

It's a really thin walled socket. You know how stubborn those exhaust fasteners can be? I have resided to heating every one with the torch before loosening and have yet to break one or round the corners since adapting that strategy. In the long run it saves me time from not having to deal with a messed up fastener and the torch use probably only adds 10 minutes at the most to the job.

As for the socket, I really was doing fine without it but my tool monger bought it with me in mind... and I had a guilt thing going to I bought it. Like I said, I am taking this up with Snap-On directly.

I don't want another socket.

I want my money back! Posted Image

joshbuys · June 28, 2011

I spray all the bolts down with pb blaster and let it set for 10 or more minutes before trying to break any of them loose. Seems to work just fine for me.

DieselD · June 28, 2011

I spray all the bolts down with pb blaster and let it set for 10 or more minutes before trying to break any of them loose. Seems to work just fine for me.

whats even better is if the truck will run...get it warm, spray it and let it cool. Makes life 10times easier.

I have only used my socket a couple times and have not had a issue "yet"

Steve Mutter · June 29, 2011

Yay. I got my warranty replacement socket on Friday. Yesterday, Monday, I used my new socket. First pull on the ratchet the socket split... just like the first one.

Shit I just got my replacement today. Hope my socket last longer then one pull !