Date:         Thu, 7 Oct 2004 15:30:41 -0600
Reply-To:     jimt <wetwesty@TACTICAL-BUS.INFO>
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From:         jimt <wetwesty@TACTICAL-BUS.INFO>
Subject:      Re: 17mm Transmission drain tool in Vancouver?
Comments: To: Kevin <antelopewesty@ADELPHIA.NET>
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On 10/7/04 2:50 PM, "Kevin" <antelopewesty@ADELPHIA.NET> wrote:

> Napa sells them. I have one.  It said VW Transmission tool or something to
> that effect on the package it's one of their specialty tools not one of the
> generic allen wrenches.  Just have them check the book they can order it for
> like $15.
> Kevin
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com]On Behalf
> Of Paul Guzyk
> Sent: Thursday, October 07, 2004 3:44 PM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: 17mm Transmission drain tool in Vancouver?
> 
> 
> I want to change the tranny oil on my 4 speed 84 Westy.
> 
> The 17mm allen head drain plug (and filler plug) are really tight.  I
> tried a 17mm bolt with double nuts but it wouldn't work.
> 
> Does anyone know where I can buy/rent/borrow a 17mm hex socket or
> 17mm allen wrench near Vancouver BC?  I've tried Canadian Tire,
> Lordo, and Napa.  None of them carry anything over 16mm.
> 
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> 
Actually got mine at a sears many years ago.  Walked in and told the man I
needed a 17mm hex on 3/8 socket.  He said he didn¹t think so but there were
two hanging on the rack.  Unfortunately even though the local sears store
still bills itself as a tool store, it has phased back on a lot of stuff.

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