Yes, 17mm

In a pinch you can use a double nutted (is that a word?) 17mm bolt and a
wrench instead of an Allen key.

David Marshall

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-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com]On Behalf
Of Martin Wilson
Sent: March 14, 2004 10:34 AM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: What size hex. key

Guys

What size hex key do I need to check the transmission oil in an '87 4 speed?
Looks like it might be 17mm?

thanks,  Martin