Dimensions of 'selector rod tube' tool needed - 5th gear swap

[rocco16 at sbcglobal.net (Larry)]

Mark,
  Youngson and I just swapped 5th gear in his GTI last week.  That special
tool was not required; we used angled snapring pliers.

Larry
sandiego16v


> Hey list,
>
> I'm getting together the tools necessary to do the 5th gear swap before
> I make my trip to MO next week.  Can someone measure their "special
> tool" to remove the selector rod tube?  I need to know the inside
> diameter and the width of the "tabs" on the bottom so I can make a
> homebuilt version BEFORE I tackle this job - probably at the very last
> minute since I've got a million other things to do to the car and
> dolly...
>
> Thanks!
>
> Mark.