[s-cars] Front Strut Removal

[weski at verizon.net]

Patient is a 1995 S6 and I'm struggling with removing the strut cap so I 
can remove the front struts - Bentley says to use the VAG 2069 tool.  
I've read that it can also be done with a large pipe wrench but I've not 
been able to get it to budge.

Any advice on where to pick up or borrow the correct tool or on how to 
get this loosened?  I can't seem to find anyplace on-line that sells the 
2069 tool anymore - all NLA.  Should I get a 3' pipe for leverage on the 
pipe wrench?  Touch the collar to heat it up?  This weekend is my last 
chance to get the suspension repaired and ready for winter since our 
spare car goes into storage for the winter starting this Friday.

TIA,

Paul