Why not try California Import Parts (aka CIP1)?  They're practically in yer
backyard.

http://www2.cip1.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=ACC%2DC10%2D7165

Their PN ACC-C10-7165 for $3.95(us$)

Address:
California Import Parts ltd.
210-9087B 198th Street
Langley, BC, V1M-3B1
Local phone: 1-604-881-7858

Not everything they have is great, but this one works - I have one myself.

Jim Thompson
oldvolkshome@earthlink.net
jim@karmannghia.com
http://www.oldvolkshome.com
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Paul Guzyk" <paullist@GUZYK.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Thursday, October 07, 2004 12:44 PM
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.