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MG MGB Technical - UK tool shops????

Help...

Im over in London for a few days and was hoping to find a store which could supply me with a 1-5/16" socket for my rearaxle nuts.

I tried HALFORDS but no luck. Can anyone (locals perhaps?) suggest where I could find one??

Many Thanks
Innes Bint

You could try Machine Mart (http://www.machinemart.co.uk/) or Frost (no where near London but could post to you, www.frost.co.uk). Alternatively you might have luck at one of the many small independant auto factors. Finally, you could try the specialists like the MG Owners Club or MGB Hive and get them to send to you whilst you're here.

Cheers,
Tim
T Jenner

Innes - You might want to try The Eastwood Co at: http://www.eastwoodco.com in the US. I don't know if they ship overseas, but with the dollar being what it is nowdays, you could get a good price. If all else fails, e-mail me and I could pick up a socket and mail it to you. Cheers - Dave
David DuBois

You can use 33mm socket instead, there is very little difference in size.
john wright

I don't remember the price but I bought one at Northern Tool. It is 1 5/16, 3/4 inch drive. They also stock an adapter to reduce to 1/2 inch drive, if you need it. And, Yes, it is thin enough to get to the rear axle nuts on a wire wheel car.

I don't know if they ship world-wide or not. I am lucky enough to have a local Northern store. Phone number in the US is 1-800-533-5545. Website and online catalog is at www.northerntool.com

Mack
A Sneed

It may be worth trying Ernest Doe, agricultural tool supplies etc. http://www.ernestdoe.com/storelocator.html
They are all over eastern England.I have found them very good for large and unusual socket sizes. They sell Sealey tools and also sockets and handles in the very useful 3/4" size.
Steve Musgrave

I did get mine at Halfords although some years ago, 1/2" drive non-impact and it fits easily. Whatever you get, and if you have wire wheels, check the OD is less than 1.863", mine is 1.73". 3/4" drive and/or impact may well be too big as many say theirs is.
Paul Hunt 2

How long are you going to be in London ????
Chris Cordingley

Hi guys, Just got back from my trip to London. Thanks for the advice. I managed to find a 33mm impact socket with 1/2" drive at a Halfords store which I am pleased to say...FITS! woohoo

Chris, I will be back in 3 weeks for another 4 days.

Cheers
Innes Bint

This thread was discussed between 31/10/2007 and 11/11/2007

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