Re: Tranny oil Q

[Greg Frenzel <fren0027@tc.umn.edu>]

Sears also has 17mm allen wrenches if you don't have access to a torch.

Greg

Stephen Weenink wrote:

> Hey there,
>      I think I have the solution to your hex bolt problem.  I believe
> that the hex size is about 17mm, so, what you need to do is find a
> bolt with a 17mm head on it (like a typical VW wheel stud), weld on a
> nut that corresponds to the thread pattern of the bolt you use to the
> other end, and then use that end to wrench out the hex bolt.  I had to
> do this with my old 87 Fox wagon (it leaked a liter of geal oil a
> week... smelly car), unfortunately if you don't have a welder you're
> SOL.  Maybe someone else on the list has a better idea?
>
>                                  Steve
>
> ---CAPTIANBR@aol.com wrote:
> >
> > Well I am home on break doing some work on the rocco.  New Moble One
> oil.  I
> > rigged up a weighted shift rod for the shifter. WD-40 to fix the A/C
> high Idle
> > (it worked by the way) all with the help of the list so thanks
> everyone.  But
> > I went to check the tranny oil and there is this big ass hex bolt to
> be
> > removed, I have checked around but can't seem to find one.  I don't
> want to
> > drive to VW to get the tool cause its kind of far.  So, does anybody
> have any
> > ideas where to get it, or how to make my own.?  I checked around
> dads garage
> > but could not find anything to use.  Also, I can't find this Redline
> MTL
> > Tranny
> > oil anywhere.  Does anyone know what stores sell it?  I did find
> Valvoline
> > gear oil though, is this stuff good?  Thanks everyone.
> >
> > Brian 86 16v
> >
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