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Model specific boards => Golf mk2 => Topic started by: twotwofour on 25 February 2012, 19:44

Title: What size torx bit is required for the gear oil plug?
Post by: twotwofour on 25 February 2012, 19:44

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Title: Re: What size torx bit is required for the gear oil plug?
Post by: Mitching on 25 February 2012, 20:56

It shouldn't take a torx, IIRC you'll need a 17mm allen key.
Or a wheel bolt fits in there so if you have a spare one and a welder, weld a nut on the thread and that should do!

Title: Re: What size torx bit is required for the gear oil plug?
Post by: Reasty on 26 February 2012, 08:25

Yep it's a 17mm Allen bolt ,probably the only one you won't have in your tool kit  :grin:

Title: Re: What size torx bit is required for the gear oil plug?
Post by: Mitching on 26 February 2012, 10:06

I ended up buying a drain plug key from halfords, it's designed to fit on a ratchet and was only about £2.50

Title: Re: What size torx bit is required for the gear oil plug?
Post by: AudiA8Quattro on 26 February 2012, 20:37

Quote from: Mitching on 26 February 2012, 10:06

I ended up buying a drain plug key from halfords, it's designed to fit on a ratchet and was only about £2.50

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