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Your cart is empty.CTA Manufacturing Corp. started in 1978 with a few specialty tools and a lot of great ideas. After spending over 25 years setting up worldwide distribution for the biggest names in the business, the founders of CTA decided to take some of their own ideas to market. Originally named "Classic American Tools", the company expanded from manufacturing about 20 Specialty Tools to well over 1000 tools under the CTA name today. Factories are located worldwide, manufacturing Specialty Tools to meet the demands of today’s technicians. From Timing Tool Kits to Extra-Thin Wall Deep Sockets, CTA offers the widest range of professional automotive specialty tools in the market. Whether tuning up your BMW E46 M3 or removing one-off wheels on a Lamborghini Huracan, CTA supplies you with the right tools needed for the job! Welcome to CTA – we look forward to serving your Specialty Tool needs!
Customer
Reviewed in the United States on January 6, 2025
The quality of this product could be better. They have worked well for the most part, but they do twist over time
Tyler
Reviewed in the United States on July 21, 2024
I had a hollow security screw that snapped on my scooter brake caliper. I was able to hammer the small flute in and extract it with ease. Life saver!
R. Acosta
Reviewed in the United States on June 11, 2024
Performed better than advertised. Used them to remove small engine spark plug that had broken off in the cylinder head. Tapped in the correct size and used a crescent wrench to twist and remove the remaining part. Would definitely recommend!
Daniel .
Reviewed in the United States on May 4, 2024
Snapped zirt fitting in my u-joint the smallest one work perfectly flawlesslyI tapped it in there it was able to remove the broken zirt fitting without any major problems . Worked perfectly was able to replace the zirt fitting without any major complications
Egor
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 17, 2024
My girlfriend had a problem with her car - knocking. Upon inspection I've noticed that coil just flew out when the engine was started.And I've never seen that before. I was thinking that's it - scrap car or big job like head replacement...After doing some research later found out that this might work and gave it a go for £13.I used penetrative lube as well - just in case. The biggest bit helped me out to take it out (not without a little struggle).I have used long 3/8 extension backwards with adjustable wrench as I couldn't put an adjustable on it due to lack of space.Did not break after some good taps so quality is pretty solid. All job from start to finish took 1hr with cleaning near spark plugs to make sure debris doesn't get inside the bore. Easiest fix in my life.
SpeedD408
Reviewed in the United States on December 8, 2024
I have had better results with the straight fluted extractors like these then the spiral fluted designs. I just wish they cam with the next size bigger and were not square. It if were a 6 flute design then you could use a normal socket on them to get more leverage.
WesP
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 21, 2024
Spark plug snapped off leaving the ceramic inside which is worst case scenario. I used a very fine chisel to chip away the ceramic down by 10mm to allow the easy out to get into the plug. I used blue tack on the end of the chisel to remove the broken ceramic pieces. Once this was done I taped the 3/8 (largest one) easy out to a 3/8 extension and tapped in as deep as possible into plug. Used an adjustable spanner on the top of the extension to slowly turn. Big relief after removing plug in tact and nothing inside cylinder. Excellent tool set.
Luis Arturo
Reviewed in Mexico on August 22, 2023
En general no sirven para nada, no cumplen con lo necesario para llamarse extractores. Realice 2 pruebas, en la primera el extractor se arrugó como si fuera de plastilina, en la segunda prueba el extractore se fracturó al apenas intertar remover el birlo.No pierdan su tiempo busquen de otra calidad mejor.
Brian
Reviewed in Canada on December 3, 2023
Did the job well
colin
Reviewed in Australia on April 6, 2023
haven't broken one yet very tough well made stud removers
MarkM
Reviewed in the United States on November 27, 2022
Highly recommend this if you are having an issue with stuck spark plug threads. I tapped the 3/8" one down into the cylinder head where my spark plug threads were seized....BADLY. The spark plug was so seized the jam nut broke clean off of the threads. I used a Lisle 65700 porcelain puller to get the porcelain out of the way (came out in one piece, thank GOD), I was initially trying with little success a 6-point socket to turn the 3/8 easy-out but it kept jumping inside the socket. I ordered a pipe plug socket kit with a 3/8 female to get a good hold and it worked like a charm. This is the kit I ordered -MIXPOWER 11 Pieces 3/8-inch Drive Pipe Plug Socket Set,I most definitely put around 150-175ft lbs of torque on this, and it didn't break.10/10 would buy again.
John B
Reviewed in the United States on November 26, 2019
I bought these because I read some guys online saying they are worth buying for stuck bolts. I was redoing my knock sensors today and the front one was spinning inside itself. I drilled holes in the sensor and it would still not come out. Smacked it with a hammer a few times and it broke lose except it kept spinning. I then pulled on it with needle nose pliers and it snapped off flush with the post. I had a small panic attack. The sensor I was replacing is quite vital and I spent 4 hours trying to get that damn thing out. Then I remembered I bought these fluted extractors. So I drilled a big hole down the post being sure to avoid the threads. Then I took out of these bits and smacked it down into the hole with a 5lbs mallet. Took my adjustable wrench and I applied a good amount of leverage and managed to back the mother effer out of the hole!!! These are probably one of the best tool investments I have ever made.
Tripp
Reviewed in the United States on July 3, 2017
I purchased this extractor set even though I was skeptical of the grade quality of steel at the low price. This set is suitable for removing broken pipe, brass, and soft metal fittings. If using to remove a grade 8 bolt from steel, make sure you soak the broken bolt with PB Blaster or Marvel Mystery Oil first.I used the set to remove 2 broken torque converter bolts w/o issue. I mainly bought the set for the smaller extractor to remove limiters from EPA compliant small engine carburetors so I could adjust the carb screws instead of replacing the entire carburetor.Keep in mind, what you pay for this set is usually what one good quality, hard metal extractor would cost. Regardless of quality, a square extractor is the best choice.
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