CTA Tools 8541 6Mm Socket Review

Yes, you really need such a tool to remove the air intake on a VW I5 engine. There are other ways to take it apart if you're comfortable losing detail in an area you can't get to.

6mm allen wrench, long enough to reach the bottom air intake screws without loosening the 12" extension. Picture of my engine being disassembled when I finally found the first hex on the 1/4" drive extension. It's a decent tool if you have a 2.5 liter VW to avoid that kind of disappointment

I use this tool every day at work (5 days). I am 100% convinced of this tool. No shaft torque, no bending, no problem. This is probably my favorite. The main shaft (not the 6mm end) is a bit chunky but realistic and ball free. I would say the lack of a ball has something to do with its durability but a slight inconvenience for difficult angles.

Required to remove and reinstall VW 2.5L intake manifold. L engine intake manifold, these are two bolts recessed 8 inches. Several repair videos said they dropped the bat and there is no good access to recover the dropped bat. This makes these screws (and some others) much easier to reach as you can't lose the end of the bit, also because it's thinner than other extensions and adapters. The thinner tool made it easier to shove other hoses and parts in the way.