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Title: a wooden timing plug tool
Post by: 92EcoDiesel Jetta on August 04, 2011, 05:50:39 am

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.

(http://i1183.photobucket.com/albums/x480/Ecodiesel92/Photo_071911_004.jpg). 

Title: Re: a wooden timing plug tool
Post by: VWCaddy on August 04, 2011, 08:01:47 am

I made a tool like that maybe 15 years ago and it worked fine.  I think I still have it some place.

Title: Re: a wooden timing plug tool
Post by: 745 turbogreasel on August 04, 2011, 08:45:55 pm

I have 2 or 3 sockets that work.

Title: Re: a wooden timing plug tool
Post by: regcheeseman on August 06, 2011, 02:50:54 pm

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.

Title: Re: a wooden timing plug tool
Post by: southernman on August 07, 2011, 10:51:09 pm

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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