That "tool" is for transmissions sitting on the bench!

Take the $6, add $10, and buy pair of Vise Grips, there should be at
least 1/4" of the plug sticking out, and the threads you mess up aren't
used anyway.

Jay L Snyder wrote:
>
> I was disappointed with the NAPA tool #47(?)--their VW transmission drain
> plug tool.  It is nothing more than a 17mm allen wrench.  The short end was
> too long to get at the check level hole, and the long end was way too long.
> I had to drop the shift linkage (only two bolts) to get enough room to get
> at the plug.  There was no way to open the drain hole without removing the
> front exhaust  y-pipe.  Some tool!  I ended pumping out about 2-1/2 to 3
> quarts out the check hole using a electric pump and refilling the same way.
> I think I might have an inch cut off the "tool" so I can put a wrench on it
> for next time.  The tool was about $5.50.  If I cut it up into (6)  1"
> pieces and sold them for a $1 each....
>
>                                                         Jay

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