Date:         Thu, 14 Dec 1995 16:27:37 PST
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@vanagon.com>
From:         Berry Kercheval <kerch@parc.xerox.com>
Subject:      Re: Toll inquiry: 12 spline thingy 

>>>SSGSPEAR@aol.com said:
 > In a message dated 95-12-13 18:38:49 EST, (Robinson) writes:
 > >Does anyone know where I can get the 10mm 12 spline key wrench needed to 
 > >get the driveplate off of a Type IV engine? 
 > Thet're not the easiest things to find.  I got mine from the Parts Place,
 > Inc. in Michigan.

I had no trouble *finding* them; I had trouble finding *good* ones.  I wrecked 
3 K-D versions taking the drive shafts off my Jetta transaxle, then chased and 
tackled a Snap-On truck and bought one from him.  It was worth every penny of 
the $16 to get a *quality* tool that wouldn't break, or make me go back to the 
parts store *again*.  I figure it's better to by a GOOD tool than make another 
trip to the store (which is a minumum hour delay, since I have to crawl out 
from under the car, wash up, drive to the store, drive to the OTHER store that 
has the part in stock, buy it, go home, drink a Coke, and then go back to 
work...)

So what is this kerch dude babbling about? Bottom line, I recommend you get a 
Snap-On version of *this* tool.  You just won't have any trouble with it.

  --berry

Berry Kercheval :: kerch@parc.xerox.com :: Xerox Palo Alto Research Center