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what tools to change gearbox oil ?

Posted: 20 Jun 2006, 18:12
by dridgy
Hi guys,
I want to change the gearbox oil on me van, it looks like the plugs are these big allen key jobbies.
what size are these plugs and where do i get the tools from to undo these plugs?
any help appreciated.

thanks
dridgy

Posted: 20 Jun 2006, 18:43
by Cate
If its the same as mine you need a 17mm drain plug bit, you can get them from Halfords or most car places, access can be a bit tight depends on your system, i managed the filler one without dropping the gear links but the drain plug was a beggar to undo as it was so close to one of the exhaust pipes, use lots of plusgas and a long breaker bar.

Posted: 20 Jun 2006, 20:42
by Horza
Take the filler off first coz if it won't budge after you've let all the oil out you'll have fun getting the new stuff back in through the drain. :D

WIZDOM A-KIMBO

Posted: 20 Jun 2006, 21:00
by oldiguana
eyup duck,i would never have thought that way until i fell loul of it,excellent tip.........regards