Need a 38mm socket

[DTBA]

Can someone link me a normal 38mm socket that does not cost R400 from takealot

Been looking for one can't find one, I must be blind

 

[B-1]

https://www.adendorff.co.za/mac-afric-impact-sockets-34-1-loose-tsockl338

 

[DTBA]

https://www.adendorff.co.za/mac-afric-impact-sockets-34-1-loose-tsockl338

Found that one as well just that I am about 300km from one

 

[B-1]

Found that one as well just that I am about 300km from one

Might be easier to just drive somewhere and pay someone to loosen it. Whats it for?

 

[longboy]

Most of the hardware stores here in Durban stock these. I picked up a 38mm and an extender a few moths back from Builders Warehouse.

 

[DTBA]

Might be easier to just drive somewhere and pay someone to loosen it. Whats it for?

Bloody washing machine needs a new gearbox, but the tub has 38mm nut and I got an open end wrench but no space to fit it,

Going to try Midas

 

[rh1]

Most hardware shops stock loose sockets. Not sure if you a decent hardware store near you.

 

[Mike Angelo]

If I'm not mistaken some of the geyser element sockets are also 38mm. But don't know if you would be able to get the crossbar into it once in the machine.

 

[Velskoen]

You must be the only oke in the world not looking for his 10mm socket.

 

[Tantric Smurf]

You must be the only oke in the world not looking for his 10mm socket.

I'm still going to buy my kids each a socket set and throw out the 10 & 13mm to teach them a hard life lesson.

 

[HermeticAnarchist]

You must be the only oke in the world not looking for his 10mm socket.

My problem was always 8mm.

 

[Tantric Smurf]

Found that one as well just that I am about 300km from one

Adendorff delivery is excellent, ordered hose clip tool and jaw band clip plier that was delivered quicker than Takealot. They might charge more for delivery but the tools where still cheaper than just buying the clip tool from my local Midas.

 

[karnuffel]

Can someone link me a normal 38mm socket that does not cost R400 from takealot

Been looking for one can't find one, I must be blind

Where are you from? Maybe I can help?

 

[Speedster]

Can someone link me a normal 38mm socket that does not cost R400 from takealot

Been looking for one can't find one, I must be blind

Cash converters/crusaders?

 

[Velskoen]

Majita Tools

 

[Velskoen]

My problem was always 8mm.

The 8mm and 13mm are all black swan events. The real existential threat facing all DIYers and mechanics right now is the extinction of the 10mm sockets. It's a well documented decline for which no solution has been found.

 

[DTBA]

Where are you from? Maybe I can help?

Kathu area, middle of hell


I am going to try Midas then come back and complain about them

 

[Gordon_R]

I think you need something called a box spanner (used by plumbers for geyser elements). See:

Takealot

 

[soulie]

Can someone link me a normal 38mm socket that does not cost R400 from takealot

Been looking for one can't find one, I must be blind

On most machines you will need a 38mm deep socket and an impact driver , the centre piece comes up into the socket and prevents you from putting the ratchet in far enough , or weld another socket on top of the 38 mm for that extra clearance .you must also replace the spring washer and the rubber seal under the drum if it has them,take photos of the seal ,which way is up .get the right tool otherwise you will destroy the gearbox and drum when it comes loose ,there are no shortcuts with them ,you cannot torque it without the proper socket,1 1/2 inch ,find a friendly truck mechanic .

 

[DTBA]

On most machines you will need a 38mm deep socket and an impact driver , the centre piece comes up into the socket and prevents you from putting the ratchet in far enough , or weld another socket on top of the 38 mm for that extra clearance .you must also replace the spring washer and the rubber seal under the drum if it has them,take photos of the seal ,which way is up .get the right tool otherwise you will destroy the gearbox and drum when it comes loose ,there are no shortcuts with them ,you cannot torque it without the proper socket,1 1/2 inch ,find a friendly truck mechanic .

Thanks for the tips, I will try my best. It's an old defy one.

Got a replacement washing machine but using the old one for dirty rags and mats, stuff I don't want to use in the new one.