Why not go to your local auto parts store and buy the proper tool . I did, cost about $8-9 and saves a whole lot of jury-rig hassle.
Son

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On Jan 15, 2014, at 5:28 AM, David Bjorkman <ddbjorkman@VERIZON.NET> wrote:

> Hi All;
> I went to check my tranny fluid level yesterday and could not find my cut off 17mm allen wrench.  So I'm thinkin' maybe I'll upgrade to an allen socket or something.  Right.  So I'm off to Home Depot, Gem Auto, Sears, Advance Auto, ... and no one has a 17mm allen socket, or even a 17mm allen wrench.  Then Harbor Freight comes to mind, but I also remembered someone mentioned a tool (I think at HF) specific to removing that big allen bolt.  That would be an upgrade indeed.
> So, can anyone out there fill me in on the tool that does the job before I tear the workshop apart or go to HF?
>  
> Dave B.