32mm Socket deep enough for exhaust solenoid

[spazmochad]

Has anyone in the UK found which socket is deep enough to get over the exhaust solenoid so I don't have to remove my vanos to get it off?

Unlike the intake I can't fit a 32mm spanner. Our U.S. brethren have a choice of this bargain: https://www.ecstuning.com/b-schwaben-parts/vanos-solenoid-socket/009333sch01a~sch/ or a 1-11/32" shower valve socket, neither of which seem to be options here.

 

[Stevepj]

You're not trying hard enough :wink:
https://www.lasertools.co.uk/Product/7773/Extra-Deep-Impact-Socket-1-2-inch-drive-32mm
Or this one
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Draper-35519-2-inch-Impact-Socket/dp/B0002BURNM/ref=asc_df_B0002BURNM/?tag=googshopuk-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=208050023643&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=8306019560247679121&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9046448&hvtargid=pla-420978951569&psc=1&th=1&psc=1

 

[spazmochad]

You're not trying hard enough :wink:
https://www.lasertools.co.uk/Product/7773/Extra-Deep-Impact-Socket-1-2-inch-drive-32mm

Ohh err, extra deep!

I did see that one last night to be fair, was just thinking it might be a bit long to get a 1/2" too on, but I'll give it a whirl.