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posted by  Ryan_R on  Thu Apr 24 04:52 CST 2008
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Get a set of Craftsman combo wrenches in metric from 8mm-up to about 17mm (you may need to buy the 17mm separately)... I'm also guessing this is a pre-1989 240. This was a toughy on my '87 245.

These nuts can be tough. There should be two "hex" fittings at that joint: the nut, and then on the regulator to hold it stationary while you turn the nut. A trick I learned from someone else is to put a wrench on each hex, so the two wrenches form a "V". Then just squeeze the wrenches on one hand, and it should break free. You have a lot of purchase in your hand... especially if you play guitar, or subscribe to the thought that the handshake make the man. Obviously, set the wrenches up so that you're loosening when you squeeze, and not tightening. :-)

-Ryan
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