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Subject:Re: Toll inquiry: 12 spline thingy
Date:Sat, 16 Dec 1995 23:33:40 -0500

In a message dated 95-12-14 19:28:20 EST, you write:

>I had no trouble *finding* them; I had trouble finding *good* ones.  I
>wrecked 
>3 K-D versions taking the drive shafts off my Jetta transaxle, then chased
>and 
>tackled a Snap-On truck and bought one from him.  It was worth every penny
of
>
>the $16 to get a *quality* tool that wouldn't break, or make me go back to
>the 
>parts store *again*.  I figure it's better to by a GOOD tool than make
>another 
>trip to the store (which is a minumum hour delay, since I have to crawl out 
>from under the car, wash up, drive to the store, drive to the OTHER store
>that 
>has the part in stock, buy it, go home, drink a Coke, and then go back to 
>work...)
>
>So what is this kerch dude babbling about? Bottom line, I recommend you get
a
>
>Snap-On version of *this* tool.  You just won't have any trouble with it.
>
>  --berry
>
>

I've been to NAPA, Nationwise, Guarantee Auto, Big Wheel/Rossi, etc in
Indiana, Ohio, and Minnesota and have never seen the 12 point set.  That's
why I got mine at the Parts Place.

Brad