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06-28-2015, 03:24 AM | #1 |
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stuck diff plug
I am having trouble getting the diff fill plug out. It simply won't budge at all. I have only had the car 12 months and am keen to check on the oil level. Is there any risk of breaking anything if I use more force?
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06-28-2015, 03:38 AM | #2 |
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Re: stuck diff plug
No, you.re not likely to break anything. Just use the longest lever or extention on your removal tool, It will give. Just make sure that your driver has a good snug fit in the fill plug. Good luck.
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06-28-2015, 03:53 AM | #3 |
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Re: stuck diff plug
As Runnerbun said the main thing is a good fit with tool to the plug
you can also heat round the plug a little just go easy with the heating |
06-28-2015, 05:13 AM | #4 |
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Times 3 on the good tight fit.
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06-28-2015, 07:43 AM | #5 |
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Re: stuck diff plug
If some of the threads stick out, just put a serious ding on the side with a center punch, then angle the punch & rap it HARD, to break it loose.
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Re: stuck diff plug
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06-28-2015, 08:57 AM | #9 |
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Re: stuck diff plug
once u go dead blow youll never look back
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06-28-2015, 09:01 AM | #10 |
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Re: stuck diff plug
If the hole is rounded out, you can take an old Vw wheel stud, grind it to a tight fit then use a socket and the hand impact wrench.
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06-28-2015, 12:19 PM | #11 |
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Re: stuck diff plug
Don't forget to apply some penetrating oil the day before.
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06-28-2015, 12:21 PM | #12 |
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Bro Mitch, Bro Dog heer,
Duz thet meen Dad wuld hit himself in the haid & NEVER look the SAME agin? Or never be able to look back agin? NOW, you got me worried On COLD nights, I NEED him! Buster T.
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06-28-2015, 03:06 PM | #13 |
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Re: stuck diff plug
Two things..
One, make sure you have dug out all the dirt and grime from the 3/8" square hole in the plug. All the way to the bottom. Then, using a 3/8" drive socket wrench with a long extension, the plug will probably come out. Did just this on mine a couple days ago. Larry Jenkins |
06-28-2015, 05:54 PM | #14 |
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Re: stuck diff plug/ get it clean
yes to thoroughly cleaning out the plug...use your dental picks or whatever, but get it clean, side to side and top to bottom.
I have used an impact wrench basically set to off (very, very low) and just let it chatter away until it spins out. The acetone/ ATF mix might help loosen things for you also. |
06-28-2015, 08:52 PM | #15 |
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Re: stuck diff plug
3/8" square drive will often work, but the correct size should be 7/16", so try to find a piece of 7/16" square shaft, or a 7/16" square head bolt, then weld a T handle to the bolt head.
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06-28-2015, 09:27 PM | #16 |
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Re: stuck diff plug
Couldn't you double nut two 7/16 nuts on a bolt and use that?
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