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Date:         Thu, 7 Oct 2004 15:30:41 -0600
Reply-To:     jimt <wetwesty@TACTICAL-BUS.INFO>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         jimt <wetwesty@TACTICAL-BUS.INFO>
Subject:      Re: 17mm Transmission drain tool in Vancouver?
Comments: To: Kevin <antelopewesty@ADELPHIA.NET>
In-Reply-To:  <CGEFJBDNAJIKINDGMKEFEECNCKAA.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. > > --- > Incoming mail is certified Virus Free. > Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). > Version: 6.0.772 / Virus Database: 519 - Release Date: 10/1/2004 > > --- > Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. > Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). > Version: 6.0.772 / Virus Database: 519 - Release Date: 10/1/2004 > > 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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