I got my 17 mm allen socket at a European auto parts store... seems that
it's a commonly needed tool for European vehicles, but that's the only place
I've ever seen one... also think I remember maybe bus depot sells them...

Bill

----- Original Message -----
From: "Paul Gilland" <pgilland@YAHOO.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Saturday, January 13, 2001 6:17 PM
Subject: Re: allen wrench for gear oil change

> I went out and bought a 17 mm allen wrench, and although it is the
> proper diameter, the wrench is too physically large to fit t he drain
> plug because the (stock) 'exhaust pipes are too close.  I also
> unsuccessfully looked into buying a 17 mm allen socket (said the don't
> have 'em).  Does anyone know of something off-the-shelf that I can buy?
> Otherwise I'm going to have to find someone with a welder to do the
> tricks mentioned earlier.
>
> >I took a bolt with a 17 mm head and welded it into an expendable
> >half-inch drive socket using high strength welding rod.
> >You might be able to put a 17 mm nut part way into the plug and turn
> >it with a socket.
>
> > > What size allen wrench is required to remove the filler plug on a
> > > 4sp manual tranny for an '85 GL?
> > > thanks
>
>
>
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