Didn't I say 17mm....?
Miguel

I have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work.
  - Thomas A. Edison

On Sun, Mar 14, 2010 at 10:59 AM, Michael Sullivan
<sandwichhead@gmail.com> wrote:
> Thanks to all for the info.  I like the socket version.  Is there enough
> clearance to get to the filler?  Gonna get it uo on the ramp in a minute.
> Thanks again.
> Michael in San Antonio
> 91GL AT 'Gringo'
> 73 Beetle
>
>
> On Sun, Mar 14, 2010 at 11:48 AM, Paul Guzyk <paullist08@guzyk.com> wrote:
>
>> 17mm
>> you can get a purpose built socket tool like this;
>> http://www2.cip1.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=ACC%2DC10%2D7165
>>
>> or
>> find a 17mm allen wrench, cut about 1 inch off with a bandsaw/cutting wheel
>> then use the stub along with standard 17mm wrench/socket to get the plugs
>> out.
>>
>> or
>> you can weld a 17mm nut to a short 17mm bolt if you have a welder and make
>> your own tool.
>>
>> Always good idea to loosen fill plug first, make sure it is not seized
>> before you drain all the fluid and find out no easy way to put new fluid in.
>>
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>> ---------- Original Message ----------------------------------
>> From:         Michael Sullivan <sandwichhead@GMAIL.COM>
>> Reply-To:     Michael Sullivan <sandwichhead@GMAIL.COM>
>> Date:          Sun, 14 Mar 2010 11:36:19 -0500
>>
>> >Can anyone tell me the size of the drain plug and refill plug?  Auto.
>> >Thanks.
>> >Michael in San Antonio
>> >91GL AT 'Gringo'
>> >73 Beetle
>> >
>>
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