Found some Roof Racks but no Torque Wrench - Worth buying?

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I've found some excellent cond. OEM roof racks online for $120, but the seller has lost the coded Torque wrench.

Using the following P/N info I thought I would be able to go to a dealer and test the racks with their wrenches before ordering the correct coded wrench, one of the 10 options here:6Q0-071-712-XX (DU, HO, HS, KX, KR, LK, RL, ST, TV, TP)

However, VW Cricks HWY sent me screens of the Database saying that the part is no longer stocked by VWA or in Germany meaning that they won't be able to supply the part.

- ECS Tuning Wrench + matching bolts Kit will set me back around AUD$130 shipped. https://www.ecstuning.com/b-genuine-...ch/6q0071737g/ . I can't find them in stock in stores that will deliver to Australia at any remotely reasonable price.

This would take me over $250 for the racks, and I'd have to stuff around by putting in the new bolts and I don't really have the cutting tools or the care to do that job.


Are the racks worth pursuing at that price, i.e. are there any local options (SE QLD) at my disposal or should I forget them and wait for a complete set to surface?

appreciate any advice