Date:         Wed, 2 May 2012 08:30:52 -0700
Reply-To:     Alistair Bell <albell@SHAW.CA>
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From:         Alistair Bell <albell@SHAW.CA>
Subject:      Re: 1986 syncro westy stuck transmission drain plug
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is it snap-on #S 5902 you are referring to Mark?

http://shufti.files.wordpress.com/2011/06/img_4035.jpg

If so, I have one. It is good, but to be honest I use a cut off bit from 17 mm allen key more often. Can pop it onto a 17mm socket, or a 17 mm gear wrench.
http://shufti.files.wordpress.com/2011/07/img_4056.jpg
http://shufti.files.wordpress.com/2011/07/img_4057.jpg

alistair



On 2012-05-02, at 7:58 AM, mark drillock wrote:

> Find a clean white tool truck stopped at an auto shop near you. Snapon
> makes a nice tool for this job. Ask around at the auto shops for when
> the clean white truck is due next. They should even have a business card
> from the truck so you can get a number. I have called the truck to my
> house to get essential tools before. Call and ask if the tool you need
> is on the truck. You can find out their schedule and meet up if the guy
> can't fit your house into his day.
> 
> Mark
> 
> 
> David Klein wrote:
>> Hi,
>> 
>> Tried many things to get the plug out but can't get it out. I am waiting for the special 17mm Allen socket from van-cafe. I used the bolt and nut option but broke bolts 5 times.
>> 
>> Any tricks that people have would be appreciated. Also any don'ts would be appreciated too.
>> 
>> Thanks, David