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• a wooden timing plug tool by 92EcoDiesel Jetta on 04 Aug, 2011 05:50
• Not sure if I posted this already. I couldn't find the black iron plumbing bushing which fits the timing mark plug and didn't want to run to the store to look for another so made one out of a wooden dowel. Took only minutes to make and works better than the bushing which needed a small pipe wrench to turn. With a long screwdriver you have a clear shot at the plug for easy removal.
  
  I drew a 27 mm hex on the end of the dowel and used a knife for the hex and a saw for the slot.
  
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• #1 by VWCaddy on 04 Aug, 2011 08:01
• I made a tool like that maybe 15 years ago and it worked fine.  I think I still have it some place.
• #2 by 745 turbogreasel on 04 Aug, 2011 20:45
• I have 2 or 3 sockets that work.
• #3 by regcheeseman on 06 Aug, 2011 14:50
• I find a bolt with a head that fits the plug, and then lock two nuts on the other end to give you something to turn with.
• #4 by southernman on 07 Aug, 2011 22:51
• Hey guys, great idea to remove that plug !
  
  I can't locate anyone that sells the plug and mine is missing. Everybody that has a spare trans doesn't want to part with theirs.
  
  Any ideas where I can buy a replacement plug ?
  
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