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glatt · 05-05-2015, 03:02 PM

Yeah, the oil wrench is the weak link.

On the other hand, it's less likely to ruin the plastic tub if it crumples before the tub.

And they do make cast aluminum oil wrenches that are a bit sturdier, but harder to find than these stamped steel ones.

05-05-2015, 03:02 PM	#15
glatt ™ Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 27,717	Yeah, the oil wrench is the weak link. On the other hand, it's less likely to ruin the plastic tub if it crumples before the tub. And they do make cast aluminum oil wrenches that are a bit sturdier, but harder to find than these stamped steel ones.