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Subject:Re: 17mm Transmission drain tool in Vancouver?
From:Mark Tuovinen
Date:Thu, 7 Oct 2004 12:46:13 -0800

Paul,

I do not know how available Snap-on Tools are in your area, but they do carry a socket specifically for this job. You might check your phone book for a dealer, or ask your local repair shop if there is one in the area.

Mark in AK

----- Original Message -----
From: Paul Guzyk <paullist@GUZYK.COM>
Date: Thursday, October 7, 2004 11:44 am
Subject: 17mm Transmission drain tool in Vancouver?

> I want to change the tranny oil on my 4 speed 84 Westy.
>
> The 17mm allen head drain plug (and filler plug) are really tight.
> I
> tried a 17mm bolt with double nuts but it wouldn't work.
>
> Does anyone know where I can buy/rent/borrow a 17mm hex socket or
> 17mm allen wrench near Vancouver BC?  I've tried Canadian Tire,
> Lordo, and Napa.  None of them carry anything over 16mm.
>