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Old Sep 4, 2023 | 03:25 PM
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I've got 4 different sets of snap ring pliers now. None of them are small enough for the oil pump shaft snap ring. Is there such a thing as snap ring pliers small enough for the oil pump shaft snap ring? Which dimension do I have to drink myself into in order to find them???
 
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Old Sep 4, 2023 | 03:35 PM
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I used a "small" set, .090's I believe. Heated them about 1/4" down from the tips and bent them to around a 60deg angle, also ground down the inside mating surfaces so they would close tighter. Absolute bitch getting in there!
 
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Old Sep 4, 2023 | 04:26 PM
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I will picture up the German ones i use that work just fine they are 90 degrees and smaller then the holes in the clip

pm me if you want
 
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Old Sep 4, 2023 | 05:04 PM
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Originally Posted by SparkyD
Which dimension do I have to drink myself into in order to find them???
I'm lmao Ok good luck I know the feelings. Not on a oil pump but other little things
Good Luck WP
 
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