seized gearbox top up plug
Posted: 25 Feb 2007, 12:09
any tips for removing a seized gearbox plug before i completely round it off, and then smash up my van with a breaker bar in frustration.
cheers
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Posted: 25 Feb 2007, 13:28
know any one with a welder who can tack the plug to the plug key or make up a key from nut and bolt save damaging the plug key
Posted: 01 Mar 2007, 15:12
if all fails turn the van upside down to refill with oil... 
sorry... I did read on a post the other day saying how important it was to make sure you can undo that top one before letting out the oil.. I am beggining to regret not changing the gear oil when the gearbox was on my patio now...
sorry... I did read on a post the other day saying how important it was to make sure you can undo that top one before letting out the oil.. I am beggining to regret not changing the gear oil when the gearbox was on my patio now...Posted: 01 Mar 2007, 15:52
u probalbly did this but jus to check.
Clean out ur hex hole in the plug wit a little screwdriver and usin a good quality 1/2" drive hex bit tappy tap it in wit a hammer. they normally go in further and its that little bit extra that often counts.
if that dont work or u think it wont, liberal coatin of plus gas, leave for a few hours and repeat.....ect.
If all else fails is time to get the heat on it. or if u have it that new Co2 freezy stuff. if ur heatin gently warm up round the plug to expand it. If freezing, freeze the plug itself.
Mine was a complete fatherless pig dog to get undone and i nearly gave myself a hernier
. But was well worth it as the box was well down on oil.
If none of them work try standin 10 yards away and unleashing all the abusive names u know at it. Doesnt help but makes u feel better
Clean out ur hex hole in the plug wit a little screwdriver and usin a good quality 1/2" drive hex bit tappy tap it in wit a hammer. they normally go in further and its that little bit extra that often counts.
if that dont work or u think it wont, liberal coatin of plus gas, leave for a few hours and repeat.....ect.
If all else fails is time to get the heat on it. or if u have it that new Co2 freezy stuff. if ur heatin gently warm up round the plug to expand it. If freezing, freeze the plug itself.
Mine was a complete fatherless pig dog to get undone and i nearly gave myself a hernier
. But was well worth it as the box was well down on oil.If none of them work try standin 10 yards away and unleashing all the abusive names u know at it. Doesnt help but makes u feel better
Posted: 01 Mar 2007, 15:53
An remember i never said use a chisel on it. It works sumtimes, but makes 1 hell of a mess to put right if it doesnt.
Posted: 01 Mar 2007, 17:27
I got one out by pushing socket end with foot, get some one to hold it in place while you apply the force lying on your back under the engine.
Posted: 01 Mar 2007, 18:06
I have removed 3 (all stuck!) with an impact screwdriver which happened to have the correct allen bolt socket in it, cost about £10. I only hit it moderatley tho as it is an alloy casing and over bashing may have bust it somehow knowing my luck..
Posted: 01 Mar 2007, 18:11
WIKI...
Patented bolt/nut drift [HM]
But a bit buried in General - Tools and Techniques...
http://wiki.80-90.co.uk/index.php/Gener ... bolt_punch
Patent bolt/nut drift [HM]
Patented bolt/nut drift [HM]
But a bit buried in General - Tools and Techniques...
http://wiki.80-90.co.uk/index.php/Gener ... bolt_punch
Patent bolt/nut drift [HM]
Posted: 04 Mar 2007, 14:54
so, where can i get one of them there sockets to get me plug out????? my local motor factors looked all vacant when i asked!! and he usually has everything on the shelf. 