Sensor Socket Set?

[car99r]

I am in the market for a sensor socket set. I have mostly Craftsman tools but as you probably alreayd know they are not too good on specialty tools.

I am looking for a set something like these on ebay but really would like to buy Snap-On if they make a set?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ASTRO-7801-7-pc-Sensor-Sending-Unit-Socket-Set_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp1638Q2em118Q2el1247 QQcategoryZ43993QQihZ014QQitemZ330048798868QQrdZ1Q QsspagenameZWD1V

If not how are the KD Tools brand from Sears?

http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00947020000P?vName=Tools&cName=Mechanics+Tools&sName=Automotive+Specialty+Tools

[speed bump]

K-D tools makes good stuff, I wish it were still made here though (they are made in Taiwan).

Also Lisle I believe makes a set which are US made.

[billymade]

This one doesn't look too bad and the price is right!
http://qualitytoolsforless.com/images/Products/OTC4673.jpg

OTC 4673 7-Piece Oxygen Sensor Socket Set

SKU: OTC4673
Manufacturer: OTC

Set includes:
4673-1 29 mm Pressure / Vacuum Switch Socket
4673-2 7/8" Vacuum Switch Socket
4673-3 27 mm Oil Pressure Sending Unit Socket
4673-4 7/8" Vacuum Switch Socket
4673-5 1-1/16" & 1" Oil Pressure Sending Unit Socket
4673-6 7/8" Long Oxygen Sensor Socket
4673-7 7/8" Short Oxygen Sensor Socket

Price: $44.99


http://qualitytoolsforless.com/Product.aspx?ProductID=741

Snapon has some really nice freaking expensive ones here!

http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/tools.asp?tool=all&Group_ID=1448&store=snapon-store

[GearWrench Brand]

K-D tools makes good stuff, I wish it were still made here though (they are made in Taiwan).

Also Lisle I believe makes a set which are US made.

We still make about 50% of the KD line in Arkansas, USA

[SpiderGearsMan]

your english is very good

[paramudduck]

GearWrench if you can tell us. Which parts of the KD line are still made here?

[car99r]

We still make about 50% of the KD line in Arkansas, USA

I guess my next question would be is this particular KD tool made in Arkansas?

[car99r]

This one doesn't look too bad and the price is right!
http://qualitytoolsforless.com/images/Products/OTC4673.jpg

OTC 4673 7-Piece Oxygen Sensor Socket Set

SKU: OTC4673
Manufacturer: OTC

Set includes:
4673-1 29 mm Pressure / Vacuum Switch Socket
4673-2 7/8" Vacuum Switch Socket
4673-3 27 mm Oil Pressure Sending Unit Socket
4673-4 7/8" Vacuum Switch Socket
4673-5 1-1/16" & 1" Oil Pressure Sending Unit Socket
4673-6 7/8" Long Oxygen Sensor Socket
4673-7 7/8" Short Oxygen Sensor Socket

Price: $44.99


http://qualitytoolsforless.com/Product.aspx?ProductID=741

I have never heard of OTC before? Not too much of a price difference between those with shipping and the KD brand from Sears which is local.

Snapon has some really nice freaking expensive ones here!

http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/tools.asp?tool=all&Group_ID=1448&store=snapon-store


WOW! I was hoping Snap-On sold a small set like the ones you and I posted with a case? I cannot find anything like that on their site. Anyone know if they have in the past?

[SpiderGearsMan]

no set
great ones are availible separate

[stricht8]

I bought an O2 sensor socket from Snap-On 11 years ago and used it once. The quality of this tool is sub par. First of all the socket walls spread at the gap when you apply torque to the tool. Second of all, the chrome began to chip/peel off after this one and only use.

[car99r]

I bought an O2 sensor socket from Snap-On 11 years ago and used it once. The quality of this tool is sub par. First of all the socket walls spread at the gap when you apply torque to the tool. Second of all, the chrome began to chip/peel off after this one and only use.


Whoa...

Maybe I will wait for another sale and pick up the KD Tools from Sears....

[plinker]

I bought a Napa set, just rebaged K-D. Good enough for my needs.

[Fedwrench]

Do you really need a whole set of sensor sockets? How much overlap is there in the set? How many sockets in the set won't get used?

I would consider an o2 sensor crowfoot, and a oil pressure sender socket and that's about it.
At any rate, shop around more.

http://www.thetoolwarehouse.net/shop/KD-41720.html

[ImportTuner]

I bought all kinds of O2 sensor tools, but I use my 7/8" Crowsfoot the most ....

[bodie]

http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item.asp?P65=&tool=all&item_ID=74621&group_ID=1448&store=snapon-store&dir=catalog

i have this one used it well over a hundred times broke it once and fits most vehicles

[engnerdan]

[QUOTE=car99r;246278]I have never heard of OTC before? Not too much of a price difference between those with shipping and the KD brand from Sears which is local.[QUOTE]

OTC stands for Owatonna Tool Company, as in Owatonna MN they make good stuff and it usually costs some $, I am surprised that set is so cheap.

-Dan

[kythri]

I have never heard of OTC before? Not too much of a price difference between those with shipping and the KD brand from Sears which is local.

OTC makes a ton of stuff for OEMs and others.

Lots of vehicle-specific specialty tools (goofy stuff like Torsion Bar Pullers) are made by OTC.

ETA: If I'm reading this correctly, OTC/Rotunda/SPX/Kent Moore are all the same conglomerate:

http://www.servicesolutions.spx.com/welcome.html

[eschoendorff]

your english is very good

:spit:OMG!!!!!

[MAD]

[QUOTE=car99r;246278]I have never heard of OTC before? Not too much of a price difference between those with shipping and the KD brand from Sears which is local.QUOTE]

OTC stands for Owatonna Tool Company, as in Owatonna MN they make good stuff and it usually costs some $, I am surprised that set is so cheap.

-Dan

Lots of OTC tools are made in the far east now.

[wantedabiggergarage]

We still make about 50% of the KD line in Arkansas, USA

your english is very good

:spit:OMG!!!!!


You need to wait for ...........


Domo, SpiderGearsManson!:beer::lol_hitti

[Fedwrench]

OTC stands for Owatonna Tool Company, as in Owatonna MN they make good stuff and it usually costs some $, I am surprised that set is so cheap.

-Dan

There's OTC and OTC Stinger. All of the OTC Stinger line is made in China. There are some OTC tools made in the US but, more are made in Taiwan or China now days.

[Uncle Buck]

I don't see the need for an O2 socket at all. If you are removing the O2 sensor it is only to replace it so why not snip the wire off and get after it with a conventional deep socket or crowfoot depending on your application, at least that is what I do. After all, it takes little effort on the installation end.

Actually the idea of the whole special socket set for seding units and sensors sounds good as long as you get a set like the KD set for nominal cost.

[car99r]

Well, I am intending on purchasing a set so I think KD would be the way to go after user comments.

I am looking to buy the set because I want one, not necessarily because I have to have it...lol

[ratchet_gear]

You could pick this set up from Advance Auto parts.


http://www.partsamerica.com/ProductDetail.aspx?MfrCode=PBI&MfrPartNumber=648992

[car99r]

You could pick this set up from Advance Auto parts.


http://www.partsamerica.com/ProductDetail.aspx?MfrCode=PBI&MfrPartNumber=648992


Anyone own the "Powerbuilt" brand? Seem like a good product?

[klswvu]

I have used them and the quality (Taiwan) seems OK for my non pro use.
This is the brand that Advance Auto and other parts store have as the loaner sets.

[car99r]

Thanks klswvu!

[T56 Impala]

I understand your "need" for these. I however have never seen the "need" for them. I have not run across a sensor i couldn't remove with a standard wrench. I guess I'm just lucky.

Oh, and from what I understand, the HF set is pretty good!

[eschoendorff]

Anyone own the "Powerbuilt" brand? Seem like a good product?

I think that the Checker/Murrays/Kragen conglomerate also sell the Powerbuilt brand. I would put them on par with HF....

[car99r]

I understand your "need" for these. I however have never seen the "need" for them. I have not run across a sensor i couldn't remove with a standard wrench. I guess I'm just lucky.

Oh, and from what I understand, the HF set is pretty good!


Well what started all of this was the need to replace my Oil Pressure?sending Switch in my 99 Dodge Ram QC 4X4. It is located behind the motor just to the left of the distributor. There is no possible way to get it with a wrench. However a 1 1/16" socket would probably do it but decided I would have to spend $60.00 at the shop in labor so might as well get some new tools and do it myself...

[T56 Impala]

It has a Distributor? You can get a 1 1/16 socket on it but not a wrench? I think I would spend the money on the big socket and get more than one use out of it. Still, I see your point. No one has ever had to push me into buying a tool that I might only need once!!!!

[car99r]

It does have a distributor but there is no way to back in there with a regular 1 1/16" wrench. I wish I had a picture I would show it. It has the 5.9 litre and everything is crammed back in there...lol

and yeah, I might just need it once but at least I will always have them if needed plus it makes my tool collection larger...lol