Date:         Thu, 7 Oct 2004 15:32:26 -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?
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On 10/7/04 2:46 PM, "Mark Tuovinen" <mst@AK.NET> wrote:

> Paul,
> 
> I do not know how available Snap-on Tools are in your area, but they do carry
> a socket specifically for this job. You might check your phone book for a
> dealer, or ask your local repair shop if there is one in the area.
> 
> Mark in AK
> 
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Paul Guzyk <paullist@GUZYK.COM>
> Date: Thursday, October 7, 2004 11:44 am
> 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.
>> 
> 
> 
Or call a local shop you do stuff with and ask for his page/cell number.
Then find out where he is and where he is heading next.  Have done that a
few times.

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