Hi Fatties, I am in the process of replacing the oil cooler and managed to disassemble all needed to take the oil cooler off (thanks to the amazing wiki thread on this site), except for the bolt that holds the turbo oil feed line. I have good tools (Hazet) but the 8mm socket is grabbing, but slides a bit up when putting force. I tries brake cleaner to prevent oil from making it slip and also used oil to loosen bolts, but nothing helps. i used a screw driver and hammer to tap on the side of the bolt in the hope it would have a bit the effect of an impact driver, but no... unfortunately due to the impossible angle i cant use an impact driver.

any tips, ideas to remove the bolt? chisel / hammer tap on the right side to force it to turn clockwise? its an 8mm so not a lot of surface...

sigh... almost there... 2012 L322 4.4 TDV8 VOGUE
Baltic Blue, Parchment interior,
Suede Ceiling, Rear Entertainment,
Front Seat Cooling, Tow Kit.

anyone experience with these type of sockets?

OK i ordered the set from amazon, will arrive monday. Will let you know how it goes.
Enjoy your weekends!!!

Best, Folkert 2012 L322 4.4 TDV8 VOGUE
Baltic Blue, Parchment interior,
Suede Ceiling, Rear Entertainment,
Front Seat Cooling, Tow Kit.

OK Special extractor sockets came in yesterday... worked like a champ! got the seized 8mm bolt out in seconds... This was really a well invested 16 euro's. Tip for Xmass  2012 L322 4.4 TDV8 VOGUE
Baltic Blue, Parchment interior,
Suede Ceiling, Rear Entertainment,
Front Seat Cooling, Tow Kit.

Thank you for the tip about the extractor sockets, always handy to have a set for the inevitable challenge…  ______________________________
Simon
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Well done 👏🏻

I had a nightmare trying to put the bolt back in when I replaced my cooler. I used a stud and nut instead in the end, much easier 👍

ah yes smart idea!!! 2012 L322 4.4 TDV8 VOGUE
Baltic Blue, Parchment interior,
Suede Ceiling, Rear Entertainment,
Front Seat Cooling, Tow Kit.