17m Hex ZF drain/fill plug tool - where to get?
Where can I get one of the 17m hex sockets for the ZF drain and fill plugs? Thanks Mike Thomas Where can I get one of the 17m hex sockets for the ZF drain and fill plugs? Thanks Mike Thomas
I think I got mine at Napa. Asa Jay MSgT, USAFR, Retired “Within the covers of the Bible are the answers for all the problems men face.” Ronald Reagan
On Jul 31, 2025, at 16:26, Mike & Elizabeth <mbefthomas2@gmail.com> wrote:
Where can I get one of the 17m hex sockets for the ZF drain and fill plugs?
Thanks
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I think I got mine at Napa. Asa Jay MSgT, USAFR, Retired “Within the covers of the Bible are the answers for all the problems men face.” Ronald Reagan On Jul 31, 2025, at 16:26, Mike & Elizabeth <mbefthomas2@gmail.com> wrote: Where can I get one of the 17m hex sockets for the ZF drain and fill plugs? Thanks Mike Thomas _______________________________________________ Detomaso Email List is not managed by POCA Posted emails must not exceed 1.5 Megabytes DeTomaso mailing list -- detomaso@server.detomasolist.com To unsubscribe send an email to detomaso-leave@server.detomasolist.com To manage your subscription (change email address, unsubscribe, etc.) use the links above. Members who post to this list grant license to the list to forward any message posted here to all past, current, or future members of the list. They also grant the list owner permission to maintain an archive or approve the archiving of list messages.
I got mine at Wilkinson. Jim Kosloskey -----Original Message----- From: Mike & Elizabeth <mbefthomas2@gmail.com> Sent: Thursday, July 31, 2025 7:25 PM To: 'DeTomaso Email Forum' <detomaso@server.detomasolist.com> Subject: [DeTomaso] 17m Hex ZF drain/fill plug tool - where to get? Where can I get one of the 17m hex sockets for the ZF drain and fill plugs? Thanks Mike Thomas
Mike, I believe they are the same as used in old VW Beetles etc. I don’t remember them being too hard to find. Maybe search for a VW version on Amazon or auto parts stores? Get Outlook for iOS<https://aka.ms/o0ukef> ________________________________ From: Mike & Elizabeth <mbefthomas2@gmail.com> Sent: Thursday, July 31, 2025 4:25:17 PM To: 'DeTomaso Email Forum' <detomaso@server.detomasolist.com> Subject: [DeTomaso] 17m Hex ZF drain/fill plug tool - where to get? Where can I get one of the 17m hex sockets for the ZF drain and fill plugs? Thanks Mike Thomas Mike, I believe they are the same as used in old VW Beetles etc. I don’t remember them being too hard to find. Maybe search for a VW version on Amazon or auto parts stores? Get [1]Outlook for iOS __________________________________________________________________ From: Mike & Elizabeth <mbefthomas2@gmail.com> Sent: Thursday, July 31, 2025 4:25:17 PM To: 'DeTomaso Email Forum' <detomaso@server.detomasolist.com> Subject: [DeTomaso] 17m Hex ZF drain/fill plug tool - where to get? Where can I get one of the 17m hex sockets for the ZF drain and fill plugs? Thanks Mike Thomas References 1. https://aka.ms/o0ukef
Readily available at your local corner Amazon store.... Amazon.com: Titan 15617 1/2-Inch Drive x 17mm Hex Bit Socket<https://www.amazon.com/Titan-Tools-15617-Drive-Socket/dp/B004W81LPY/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?adgrpid=1334807680119940&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.CWaQ7E8uXVJJs-OMhSk0APHdeAiocrBW4fIVPuaN2Sli0SEbFRTWpsdmMqTa_-SA1wPqi2kIRt7RxNae9tc7Zs4cwosfYR_MUk_rBR79EyETh0h8UPlb5MhjVU7NH3FXZNWvFaRKiRlYVkV1GAKm6w8tucTK1lGwx2Gr9LTX03iSRhF7fRyodD5efemlbyy2D1HJpy-LblnDNrs2LdVHVcwKFcyK34ITFwfUL9YF0n8KUWGXhBPUQGRywj-5S5BZRsALOX368nbSszu1BVlsKBfRc46uOSXz1CxjpXQ_sks.l6HfqYQwQc2YuyKV3c-VyzlJ_TbmTCky_PvTxPEvlCc&dib_tag=se&hvadid=83425719056299&hvbmt=be&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=87647&hvnetw=o&hvqmt=e&hvtargid=kwd-83425823604998%3Aloc-190&hydadcr=1611_13458096&keywords=17mm%2Bhex%2Bsocket&mcid=2b0b5a3aae4c37628ac14cb1c42d2731&msclkid=0a26f4b872ff1a9696be9c347135f943&qid=1754006490&sr=8-2-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&th=1> Amazon.com: Titan 15617 1/2-Inch Drive x 17mm Hex Bit Socket www.amazon.com Julian ________________________________ From: Mike Reilly <reillyms@live.com> Sent: Thursday, July 31, 2025 4:59 PM To: Mike & Elizabeth <mbefthomas2@gmail.com>; 'DeTomaso Email Forum' <detomaso@server.detomasolist.com> Cc: Detomaso Email List <detomaso@detomasolist.com> Subject: [DeTomaso] Re: 17m Hex ZF drain/fill plug tool - where to get? Mike, I believe they are the same as used in old VW Beetles etc. I don’t remember them being too hard to find. Maybe search for a VW version on Amazon or auto parts stores? Get Outlook for iOS<https://aka.ms/o0ukef> ________________________________ From: Mike & Elizabeth <mbefthomas2@gmail.com> Sent: Thursday, July 31, 2025 4:25:17 PM To: 'DeTomaso Email Forum' <detomaso@server.detomasolist.com> Subject: [DeTomaso] 17m Hex ZF drain/fill plug tool - where to get? Where can I get one of the 17m hex sockets for the ZF drain and fill plugs? Thanks Mike Thomas Readily available at your local corner Amazon store.... [1]Amazon.com: Titan 15617 1/2-Inch Drive x 17mm Hex Bit Socket Amazon.com: Titan 15617 1/2-Inch Drive x 17mm Hex Bit Socket www.amazon.com Julian __________________________________________________________________ From: Mike Reilly <reillyms@live.com> Sent: Thursday, July 31, 2025 4:59 PM To: Mike & Elizabeth <mbefthomas2@gmail.com>; 'DeTomaso Email Forum' <detomaso@server.detomasolist.com> Cc: Detomaso Email List <detomaso@detomasolist.com> Subject: [DeTomaso] Re: 17m Hex ZF drain/fill plug tool - where to get? Mike, I believe they are the same as used in old VW Beetles etc. I don’t remember them being too hard to find. Maybe search for a VW version on Amazon or auto parts stores? Get Outlook for iOS<[2]https://aka.ms/o0ukef> ________________________________ From: Mike & Elizabeth <mbefthomas2@gmail.com> Sent: Thursday, July 31, 2025 4:25:17 PM To: 'DeTomaso Email Forum' <detomaso@server.detomasolist.com> Subject: [DeTomaso] 17m Hex ZF drain/fill plug tool - where to get? Where can I get one of the 17m hex sockets for the ZF drain and fill plugs? Thanks Mike Thomas References 1. https://www.amazon.com/Titan-Tools-15617-Drive-Socket/dp/B004W81LPY/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?adgrpid=1334807680119940&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.CWaQ7E8uXVJJs-OMhSk0APHdeAiocrBW4fIVPuaN2Sli0SEbFRTWpsdmMqTa_-SA1wPqi2kIRt7RxNae9tc7Zs4cwosfYR_MUk_rBR79EyETh0h8UPlb5MhjVU7NH3FXZNWvFaRKiRlYVkV1GAKm6w8tucTK1lGwx2Gr9LTX03iSRhF7fRyodD5efemlbyy2D1HJpy-LblnDNrs2LdVHVcwKFcyK34ITFwfUL9YF0n8KUWGXhBPUQGRywj-5S5BZRsALOX368nbSszu1BVlsKBfRc46uOSXz1CxjpXQ_sks.l6HfqYQwQc2YuyKV3c-VyzlJ_TbmTCky_PvTxPEvlCc&dib_tag=se&hvadid=83425719056299&hvbmt=be&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=87647&hvnetw=o&hvqmt=e&hvtargid=kwd-83425823604998:loc-190&hydadcr=1611_13458096&keywords=17mm+hex+socket&mcid=2b0b5a3aae4c37628ac14cb1c42d2731&msclkid=0a26f4b872ff1a9696be9c347135f943&qid=1754006490&sr=8-2-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&th=1 2. https://aka.ms/o0ukef
That’ll do. Actually I got my first one from Chuck Melton and my last one from Napa and had to cut it down. The Titan one Julian linked to looks good. Asa Jay MSgT, USAFR, Retired “Within the covers of the Bible are the answers for all the problems men face.” Ronald Reagan
On Jul 31, 2025, at 17:04, Julian Kift <julian_kift@hotmail.com> wrote:
Readily available at your local corner Amazon store....
[1]Amazon.com: Titan 15617 1/2-Inch Drive x 17mm Hex Bit Socket Amazon.com: Titan 15617 1/2-Inch Drive x 17mm Hex Bit Socket www.amazon.com
Julian __________________________________________________________________
From: Mike Reilly <reillyms@live.com> Sent: Thursday, July 31, 2025 4:59 PM To: Mike & Elizabeth <mbefthomas2@gmail.com>; 'DeTomaso Email Forum' <detomaso@server.detomasolist.com> Cc: Detomaso Email List <detomaso@detomasolist.com> Subject: [DeTomaso] Re: 17m Hex ZF drain/fill plug tool - where to get?
Mike, I believe they are the same as used in old VW Beetles etc. I don’t remember them being too hard to find. Maybe search for a VW version on Amazon or auto parts stores? Get Outlook for iOS<[2]https://aka.ms/o0ukef> ________________________________ From: Mike & Elizabeth <mbefthomas2@gmail.com> Sent: Thursday, July 31, 2025 4:25:17 PM To: 'DeTomaso Email Forum' <detomaso@server.detomasolist.com> Subject: [DeTomaso] 17m Hex ZF drain/fill plug tool - where to get? Where can I get one of the 17m hex sockets for the ZF drain and fill plugs? Thanks Mike Thomas
References
1. https://www.amazon.com/Titan-Tools-15617-Drive-Socket/dp/B004W81LPY/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?adgrpid=1334807680119940&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.CWaQ7E8uXVJJs-OMhSk0APHdeAiocrBW4fIVPuaN2Sli0SEbFRTWpsdmMqTa_-SA1wPqi2kIRt7RxNae9tc7Zs4cwosfYR_MUk_rBR79EyETh0h8UPlb5MhjVU7NH3FXZNWvFaRKiRlYVkV1GAKm6w8tucTK1lGwx2Gr9LTX03iSRhF7fRyodD5efemlbyy2D1HJpy-LblnDNrs2LdVHVcwKFcyK34ITFwfUL9YF0n8KUWGXhBPUQGRywj-5S5BZRsALOX368nbSszu1BVlsKBfRc46uOSXz1CxjpXQ_sks.l6HfqYQwQc2YuyKV3c-VyzlJ_TbmTCky_PvTxPEvlCc&dib_tag=se&hvadid=83425719056299&hvbmt=be&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=87647&hvnetw=o&hvqmt=e&hvtargid=kwd-83425823604998:loc-190&hydadcr=1611_13458096&keywords=17mm+hex+socket&mcid=2b0b5a3aae4c37628ac14cb1c42d2731&msclkid=0a26f4b872ff1a9696be9c347135f943&qid=1754006490&sr=8-2-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&th=1 2. https://aka.ms/o0ukef _______________________________________________
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That’ll do. Actually I got my first one from Chuck Melton and my last one from Napa and had to cut it down. The Titan one Julian linked to looks good. Asa Jay MSgT, USAFR, Retired “Within the covers of the Bible are the answers for all the problems men face.” Ronald Reagan On Jul 31, 2025, at 17:04, Julian Kift <julian_kift@hotmail.com> wrote: Readily available at your local corner Amazon store.... [1]Amazon.com: Titan 15617 1/2-Inch Drive x 17mm Hex Bit Socket Amazon.com: Titan 15617 1/2-Inch Drive x 17mm Hex Bit Socket www.amazon.com Julian __________________________________________________________________ From: Mike Reilly <reillyms@live.com> Sent: Thursday, July 31, 2025 4:59 PM To: Mike & Elizabeth <mbefthomas2@gmail.com>; 'DeTomaso Email Forum' <detomaso@server.detomasolist.com> Cc: Detomaso Email List <detomaso@detomasolist.com> Subject: [DeTomaso] Re: 17m Hex ZF drain/fill plug tool - where to get? Mike, I believe they are the same as used in old VW Beetles etc. I don’t remember them being too hard to find. Maybe search for a VW version on Amazon or auto parts stores? Get Outlook for iOS<[2]https://aka.ms/o0ukef> ________________________________ From: Mike & Elizabeth <mbefthomas2@gmail.com> Sent: Thursday, July 31, 2025 4:25:17 PM To: 'DeTomaso Email Forum' <detomaso@server.detomasolist.com> Subject: [DeTomaso] 17m Hex ZF drain/fill plug tool - where to get? Where can I get one of the 17m hex sockets for the ZF drain and fill plugs? Thanks Mike Thomas References 1. https://www.amazon.com/Titan-Tools-15617-Drive-Socket/dp/B004W81LPY/ref =sr_1_2_sspa?adgrpid=1334807680119940&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.CWaQ7E8uXVJJs-OM hSk0APHdeAiocrBW4fIVPuaN2Sli0SEbFRTWpsdmMqTa_-SA1wPqi2kIRt7RxNae9tc7Zs4 cwosfYR_MUk_rBR79EyETh0h8UPlb5MhjVU7NH3FXZNWvFaRKiRlYVkV1GAKm6w8tucTK1l Gwx2Gr9LTX03iSRhF7fRyodD5efemlbyy2D1HJpy-LblnDNrs2LdVHVcwKFcyK34ITFwfUL 9YF0n8KUWGXhBPUQGRywj-5S5BZRsALOX368nbSszu1BVlsKBfRc46uOSXz1CxjpXQ_sks. l6HfqYQwQc2YuyKV3c-VyzlJ_TbmTCky_PvTxPEvlCc&dib_tag=se&hvadid=834257190 56299&hvbmt=be&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=87647&hvnetw=o&hvqmt=e&hvtargid=kwd-834 25823604998:loc-190&hydadcr=1611_13458096&keywords=17mm+hex+socket&mcid =2b0b5a3aae4c37628ac14cb1c42d2731&msclkid=0a26f4b872ff1a9696be9c347135f 943&qid=1754006490&sr=8-2-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&th=1 2. https://aka.ms/o0ukef _______________________________________________ Detomaso Email List is not managed by POCA Posted emails must not exceed 1.5 Megabytes DeTomaso mailing list -- detomaso@server.detomasolist.com To unsubscribe send an email to detomaso-leave@server.detomasolist.com To manage your subscription (change email address, unsubscribe, etc.) use the links above. Members who post to this list grant license to the list to forward any message posted here to all past, current, or future members of the list. They also grant the list owner permission to maintain an archive or approve the archiving of list messages.
We purchased the entire remaining inventory when PowerBuilt tools discontinued them many years ago since they were a very short 3/8" drive tool. 26011T Transaxle Oil Filler Tool $25.00 Larry Stock Pantera Parts Connection LC 550 Mallory Way Carson City NV 89701 www.PanteraParts.com PH 775-283-4411 Cell 1-800-DeTomaso 800-338-6627 On 7/31/25, 4:25 PM, "Mike & Elizabeth" <mbefthomas2@gmail.com <mailto:mbefthomas2@gmail.com>> wrote: Where can I get one of the 17m hex sockets for the ZF drain and fill plugs? Thanks Mike Thomas _______________________________________________ Detomaso Email List is not managed by POCA Posted emails must not exceed 1.5 Megabytes DeTomaso mailing list -- detomaso@server.detomasolist.com <mailto:detomaso@server.detomasolist.com> To unsubscribe send an email to detomaso-leave@server.detomasolist.com <mailto:detomaso-leave@server.detomasolist.com> To manage your subscription (change email address, unsubscribe, etc.) use the links above. Members who post to this list grant license to the list to forward any message posted here to all past, current, or future members of the list. They also grant the list owner permission to maintain an archive or approve the archiving of list messages.
I took a 3/4" hex nut 1" long and filed it down on one end to 17 MM. All you need is a 3/4" Box end wrench and this nut and the side plug comes out with ease.The drain plug is easy access with a 17MM hex wrench but not the side plug. In a message dated 8/1/2025 10:19:04 AM Central Daylight Time, larrys@panteraparts.com writes: We purchased the entire remaining inventory when PowerBuilt tools discontinued them many years ago since they were a very short 3/8" drive tool. 26011T Transaxle Oil Filler Tool $25.00 Larry Stock Pantera Parts Connection LC 550 Mallory Way Carson City NV 89701 www.PanteraParts.com PH 775-283-4411 Cell 1-800-DeTomaso 800-338-6627 On 7/31/25, 4:25 PM, "Mike & Elizabeth" <mbefthomas2@gmail.com <mailto:mbefthomas2@gmail.com>> wrote: Where can I get one of the 17m hex sockets for the ZF drain and fill plugs? Thanks Mike Thomas _______________________________________________ Detomaso Email List is not managed by POCA Posted emails must not exceed 1.5 Megabytes DeTomaso mailing list -- detomaso@server.detomasolist.com <mailto:detomaso@server.detomasolist.com> To unsubscribe send an email to detomaso-leave@server.detomasolist.com <mailto:detomaso-leave@server.detomasolist.com> To manage your subscription (change email address, unsubscribe, etc.) use the links above. Members who post to this list grant license to the list to forward any message posted here to all past, current, or future members of the list. They also grant the list owner permission to maintain an archive or approve the archiving of list messages. _______________________________________________ Detomaso Email List is not managed by POCA Posted emails must not exceed 1.5 Megabytes DeTomaso mailing list -- detomaso@server.detomasolist.com To unsubscribe send an email to detomaso-leave@server.detomasolist.com To manage your subscription (change email address, unsubscribe, etc.) use the links above. Members who post to this list grant license to the list to forward any message posted here to all past, current, or future members of the list. They also grant the list owner permission to maintain an archive or approve the archiving of list messages. I took a 3/4" hex nut 1" long and filed it down on one end to 17 MM. All you need is a 3/4" Box end wrench and this nut and the side plug comes out with ease. The drain plug is easy access with a 17MM hex wrench but not the side plug. In a message dated 8/1/2025 10:19:04 AM Central Daylight Time, larrys@panteraparts.com writes: We purchased the entire remaining inventory when PowerBuilt tools discontinued them many years ago since they were a very short 3/8" drive tool. 26011T Transaxle Oil Filler Tool $25.00 Larry Stock Pantera Parts Connection LC 550 Mallory Way Carson City NV 89701 [1]www.PanteraParts.com PH 775-283-4411 Cell 1-800-DeTomaso 800-338-6627 On 7/31/25, 4:25 PM, "Mike & Elizabeth" <[2]mbefthomas2@gmail.com <mailto:mbefthomas2@gmail.com>> wrote: Where can I get one of the 17m hex sockets for the ZF drain and fill plugs? Thanks Mike Thomas _______________________________________________ Detomaso Email List is not managed by POCA Posted emails must not exceed 1.5 Megabytes DeTomaso mailing list -- [3]detomaso@server.detomasolist.com <mailto:detomaso@server.detomasolist.com> To unsubscribe send an email to [4]detomaso-leave@server.detomasolist.com <mailto:detomaso-leave@server.detomasolist.com> To manage your subscription (change email address, unsubscribe, etc.) use the links above. Members who post to this list grant license to the list to forward any message posted here to all past, current, or future members of the list. They also grant the list owner permission to maintain an archive or approve the archiving of list messages. _______________________________________________ Detomaso Email List is not managed by POCA Posted emails must not exceed 1.5 Megabytes DeTomaso mailing list -- [5]detomaso@server.detomasolist.com To unsubscribe send an email to [6]detomaso-leave@server.detomasolist.com To manage your subscription (change email address, unsubscribe, etc.) use the links above. Members who post to this list grant license to the list to forward any message posted here to all past, current, or future members of the list. They also grant the list owner permission to maintain an archive or approve the archiving of list messages. References 1. http://www.panteraparts.com/ 2. mailto:mbefthomas2@gmail.com 3. mailto:detomaso@server.detomasolist.com 4. mailto:detomaso-leave@server.detomasolist.com 5. mailto:detomaso@server.detomasolist.com 6. mailto:detomaso-leave@server.detomasolist.com
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