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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: twotwofour on 25 February 2012, 19:47

Title: What size torx bit is required for the gear oil plug?
Post by: twotwofour on 25 February 2012, 19:47

Is it t55? I need to buy one so want to make sure i get the right size.

Its the 020 box. 17mm hex key for the fill/level check plug i believe?

Title: Re: What size torx bit is required for the gear oil plug?
Post by: VEEDUBMAD123 on 25 February 2012, 19:53

its a 17mm allen key.....rik

Title: Re: What size torx bit is required for the gear oil plug?
Post by: Rmachines on 25 February 2012, 23:38

drain and re-fill is 17mm hex,   can get them individually or as a set, halfords will do a set for about £15 ish which is always usefull they do the 15/15mm bit for about £5.

Title: Re: What size torx bit is required for the gear oil plug?
Post by: twotwofour on 26 February 2012, 09:35

I'm sure mine is a torx head screw on the drain.

Title: Re: What size torx bit is required for the gear oil plug?
Post by: Skred on 26 February 2012, 14:27

Or you might get away with just using a wheel bolt head first and grinding the sleeve slightly to accommodate a spanner. :wink:

Title: Re: What size torx bit is required for the gear oil plug?
Post by: AudiA8Quattro on 26 February 2012, 20:36

Buy the proper socket, it's not expensive.