Uploaded May 2020 | Updated September 2026, 1 hour ago
This video is something of a PSA for anyone who turns a wrench. I was taught this trick years ago and it’s saved me many, many, times. I hope you also find it useful.
Feel free to list any tips you might have in the description.
#ETCG1Video
Check out my other channel for repair videos and the video where I go over this car for the first time: youtube.com/user/EricTheCarGuy?sub_confirmation=1
My Patreon Account: patreon.com/EricTheCarGuy
Thanks for watching!
The best place for answers to your automotive questions: ericthecarguy.com
Check out the ETCG Blog for the latest info: ericthecarguy.com/blog
Links
My FB post about my burn. Check out the comment section: facebook.com/EricTheCarGuy/photos/a.10150272674197843/10157330271572843/?type=3&theater
First Aid Info: mayoclinic.org/first-aid
Tools
17/19mm wrench in video: shop.snapon.com/product/Standard-Handle%2C-0°-Offset%2C-mm/17–19-mm-12-Point-Metric-Flank-Drive-High-Performance-Standard-Handle-0°-Offset-Box-Wrench/XDHFM1719
12/14mm wrench: shop.snapon.com/product/Standard-Handle%2C-0°-Offset%2C-mm/12–14-mm-12-Point-Metric-Flank-Drive-High-Performance-Standard-Handle-0°-Offset-Box-Wrench/XDHFM1214
Related Videos
The Importance of Proper Vehicle Support and the Loss of My Friend Paul Cox: youtube.com/watch?v=SovPmXyyesU
How to Safely Lift and Support a Vehicle: youtube.com/watch?v=8OyzbGDn6xg
Don’t Let This Happen To You: youtube.com/watch?v=NQdjzZEoidI&t=38s
Is Your Keychain Dangerous?: youtube.com/watch?v=VShQaIcw-kw&t=1s
Working in Extreme Temperatures: youtube.com/watch?v=aVrYhZh-Xx0&t=37s
The Fairmont Fire, The Takeaway: youtube.com/watch?v=d9wDitj9Te4&t=58s
To Your Health: youtube.com/watch?v=wbvSbolDB6A
Health Hazards: youtube.com/watch?v=jZcjpoF-TwE&t=5s
Compact Spare Tires: youtube.com/watch?v=4iAXdW2bs8g&t=4s
Memorial Day 2008 Revisited (First ETCG1 Video): youtube.com/watch?v=U_008Yf4Nm8
Type R (#ETCGBlackBeard) Playlist: youtube.com/watch?v=_OfMvfFSztM&list=PLSzhQ6St-ov0sJT52tXnm59Vbk1wCvhGd
**Answers to your Automotive Questions Here: ericthecarguy.com/faq
Social Network Links
Facebook: facebook.com/EricTheCarGuy?fref=ts
Twitter: twitter.com/EricTheCarGuy
Instagram: instagram.com/ericthecarguy
Want more content from ETCG? Information on Premium Membership: ericthecarguy.com/premium-content-streaming-etcg-content
Stay Dirty
ETCG1
This video is something of a PSA for anyone who turns a wrench. I was taught this trick years ago and it’s saved me many, many, times. I hope you also find it useful.
Feel free to list any tips you might have in the description.
#ETCG1Video
Check out my other channel for repair videos and the video where I go over this car for the first time: youtube.com/user/EricTheCarGuy?sub_confirmation=1
My Patreon Account: patreon.com/EricTheCarGuy
Thanks for watching!
The best place for answers to your automotive questions: ericthecarguy.com
Check out the ETCG Blog for the latest info: ericthecarguy.com/blog
Links
My FB post about my burn. Check out the comment section: facebook.com/EricTheCarGuy/photos/a.10150272674197843/10157330271572843/?type=3&theater
First Aid Info: mayoclinic.org/first-aid
Tools
17/19mm wrench in video: shop.snapon.com/product/Standard-Handle%2C-0°-Offset%2C-mm/17–19-mm-12-Point-Metric-Flank-Drive-High-Performance-Standard-Handle-0°-Offset-Box-Wrench/XDHFM1719
12/14mm wrench: shop.snapon.com/product/Standard-Handle%2C-0°-Offset%2C-mm/12–14-mm-12-Point-Metric-Flank-Drive-High-Performance-Standard-Handle-0°-Offset-Box-Wrench/XDHFM1214
Related Videos
The Importance of Proper Vehicle Support and the Loss of My Friend Paul Cox: youtube.com/watch?v=SovPmXyyesU
How to Safely Lift and Support a Vehicle: youtube.com/watch?v=8OyzbGDn6xg
Don’t Let This Happen To You: youtube.com/watch?v=NQdjzZEoidI&t=38s
Is Your Keychain Dangerous?: youtube.com/watch?v=VShQaIcw-kw&t=1s
Working in Extreme Temperatures: youtube.com/watch?v=aVrYhZh-Xx0&t=37s
The Fairmont Fire, The Takeaway: youtube.com/watch?v=d9wDitj9Te4&t=58s
To Your Health: youtube.com/watch?v=wbvSbolDB6A
Health Hazards: youtube.com/watch?v=jZcjpoF-TwE&t=5s
Compact Spare Tires: youtube.com/watch?v=4iAXdW2bs8g&t=4s
Memorial Day 2008 Revisited (First ETCG1 Video): youtube.com/watch?v=U_008Yf4Nm8
Type R (#ETCGBlackBeard) Playlist: youtube.com/watch?v=_OfMvfFSztM&list=PLSzhQ6St-ov0sJT52tXnm59Vbk1wCvhGd
**Answers to your Automotive Questions Here: ericthecarguy.com/faq
Social Network Links
Facebook: facebook.com/EricTheCarGuy?fref=ts
Twitter: twitter.com/EricTheCarGuy
Instagram: instagram.com/ericthecarguy
Want more content from ETCG? Information on Premium Membership: ericthecarguy.com/premium-content-streaming-etcg-content
Stay Dirty
ETCG1
