Ditto that. I have the tool from the BD and while it is as advertised I never used it. Opted instead for a 17 mm hex from Sears. Perhaps because I have a syncro or perhaps I was nervous about the rounded edge of the BD tool not seating well and slipping in the somewhat shallow drain plug. JN Rico Sapolich wrote: > > In a message dated 1/14/01 11:51:42 AM, azsun99@EARTHLINK.NET writes: > > << Once again, the best tool is available and cheap >> > > Jerry, > > Because it is such a relative matter, you cannot use the superlative to > describe the tool about which you speak. Is it best to wait a week or more > to receive a Chinese tool of dubious quality or is it best to hack off an > inch of fine American steel and get on with the job? Moreover, the 17 mm hex > driver cannot be used to remove a Syncro's transmission drain plug unless the > skidrails cum bashplate are first dropped. Like I said, it is all relative. > > Rich |
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