James86-951

Where does one buy an 11mm hex head socket. (aka allen head) I have tried Sears without any luck. I found a local hardware store with 11/16" which works out to 11.5mm. Where did you guys get your sockets?

F18Rep

Autozone has em, comes in a set of 3, don't remember the price - 1/2 in drive. Mine must have been torqued to something 90 lbs too, but the tool did the deed with out a problem.

Dales944

I got mine at AutoZone, too. $12 for 3 sizes. I haven't used it yet, but I've heard if the allen is too long, you won't be able to fit it in to do the fill plug. Of course, I was told that by someone who spent $20 on the "special" tool from Performance.

Paul C 944

You can also use a double ended nut,put that in the drain plug then put you socket on the other half!Cost about .79 cents at any hardware store.that worked for me as the allen key sat on the floor while I used the nut!!!I was able to put more pressure on it.

James86-951

Thanks guys. I was reaching the point of using a bolt with two nuts bound together inserted upside down to remove the plug. A hokey solution at best.

iloveporsches

James, are you sure it's 11mm? Mine is a 17mm, but maybe turbo and NA trannies have different plugs?

jim968

Just make dam' sure that the _fill_ plug can be loosened _before_ you pull the drain plug! (this vital tip brought to you courtesy of Hans, who we haven't seen recently...)

Jim, "Don't be irreplaceable. If you can't be replaced, you can't be promoted."

Fishey

Yea mine is 17mm too. Lol yea I know with all this tranny work going on (me pulling the damn thing out of the cabriolet witch has it wedged in there pretty damn tight)

Mark Parker

I agree, 11/16 is almost exactly 17mm. Mine came from Snap-On, and attaches to my 3/8 ratchet.

Granite 944

Just bought one from Shucks Auto supply, $4.29, "POWERBUILT" brand, #648438. 17mm drain plug socket,3/8 drive,fits VW,BMW,PORSCHE

Conor

I made a 17 mm adapter from a 10mm bolt, the head was 17, and nut. Then I used my 17mm socket. Cost me like 90 cents. This was after I couldn't find the 17 mm allen wrench I spent 8 bucks on.
Oh well

James86-951

Yes, it is 17mm. I was having a brain freeze when typing. I did purchase a set of 3 hex head sockets from the Auto Zone. Not as good as a Snap On, but better than a bolt with some nuts attached. Next question.

I understand the trans requires hypoid oil, I see alot guys putting Red Line fluids in. I remember this stuff from my racing days, but I was thinking about a full sythetic. (Mobil or the like) What do you guys use and where do you purchase it. (I am in Atl)

944Fest (aka Dan P)

I use the Mobil 1 Gear lube, available at finer (and lesser) auto parts stores everywhere.

Paul C 944

Try sears .com you should be able to order it.My sears had one in stock.If not i was at home depot you can get a coupling nut for 90 cents.It better than nut/bolt combo!