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Date:         Sat, 13 Jan 2001 11:43:00 -0600
Reply-To:     Larry Alofs <lalofs@ENTERACT.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Larry Alofs <lalofs@ENTERACT.COM>
Subject:      Re: Wrench Size Inquiry
Comments: To: Jeff and Tamara Nelson <ramjeff@EARTHLINK.NET>
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Jeff and Tamara Nelson wrote:


> 17 mm.  It's a good idea to remove the filler plug before the drain plug
> in case you run into trouble...
>
> JN
>
> Chad wrote:
> >
> > What size allen wrench is required to remove the filler plug on a 4sp manual
> > tranny for an '85 GL?
> > thanks


I took a bolt with a 17 mm head and welded it into an expendable half-inch drive
socket using high strength welding rod.
  You might be able to put a 17 mm nut part way into the plug and turn it with
a socket.


Larry
91 GL
Chicago
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