Kip,
For the socket, check with Robb (a nice guy) at British Tool.
http://www.britishtool.com/servtool.htm. His web site gives a price of $40.
Bob
Dave & Marlene wrote:
> Hi Kip,
>
> This nut requires a socket that is a 2 and 13/64 socket. It is 8 sided
> not 6 sided. You can get it here, part # BCS T12, but they want $65 for
> it. It DOES have a nice square cut end with no entry taper & fits very
> well.
> http://www.britishcarspecialists.com/
> Maybe you can borrow one somewhere. Other 12 point sockets of strange
> sizes will get a partial grip on the nut. Even a pipe wrench. You can
> sometimes get the nut off with a makeshift tool but the nut is quite
> thin & should be put back very tight, about 80 - 100 ft-lb. You only get
> a couple of chances before ruining a very expensive nut so the correct
> socket is very helpful when tightening the nut.
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