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socket sizes for oil drain plug and cover bolts

Originally Posted by KWZ I am referring to the width across the head flats (the socket size) which is larger than the bolt diameter. 14mm socket = Width across head.

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Old 11-21-2012, 09:20 AM   #1 (permalink)
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I am referring to the width across the head flats (the socket size) which is larger than the bolt diameter.
14mm socket = Width across head.

The bolt is a M10x1.25mm thread pitch if I recall correctly.

The cover bolts use a 10mm socket (M6x1.00mm thread pitch).
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14mm socket = Width across head.

The bolt is a M10x1.25mm thread pitch if I recall correctly.

The cover bolts use a 10mm socket (M6x1.00mm thread pitch).
The drain plug size is M12 X 1.25.
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