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Offline ronnie'C'

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Gearbox drain plug?
« on: 10 March 2006, 14:33 »
I went to VW today to find out what size the hex bit/alan key is for taking off the gearbox drain plug and they fcuked me of saying they didn't know. Surely it would have only taken the bloke a couple of minutes to ask a fitter or have a quick look on the computer?

Anyway, does anyone know what size it is? Many thanks
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Re: Gearbox drain plug?
« Reply #1 on: 10 March 2006, 15:54 »
I can't remember off hand what the size is - but GSF sell them as that is were I bought my from, for about 8.00 pound.
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Re: Gearbox drain plug?
« Reply #2 on: 10 March 2006, 19:20 »
Its ok, went to halfords and bought a 17mm and it fits. Cheers anyway.
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Re: Gearbox drain plug?
« Reply #3 on: 13 March 2006, 01:40 »
As said, 17mm and there is a special 3/8th drive bit that I have bought.
Used to use a 17mm allan key before buying the proper tool. If really stuck, you can also make a tool with a 17mm sized bolt and a couple of nuts locked on.
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Re: Gearbox drain plug?
« Reply #4 on: 16 March 2006, 10:15 »
I have used the nut and bolt idea before and its good however I did not have any nuts or bolts in my garage. Got the tool now though. Thatnks for your help.
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