Date:         Sun, 14 Jan 2001 12:01:35 -0700
Reply-To:     Jeff and Tamara Nelson <ramjeff@EARTHLINK.NET>
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From:         Jeff and Tamara Nelson <ramjeff@EARTHLINK.NET>
Subject:      Re: allen wrench for gear oil change
Comments: To: JKrevnov@AOL.COM
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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