Manual Trans Fluid Change, '85 4kq

[Al Streicher]

Yes, it is a 17mm Allen socket or hex key. I got mine at Sears. It is big 
enough to get a short piece of pipe around for leverage or a crescent 
wrench. It's about     6 3/4" long and 2 1/2" beyond the bend. I usually 
stick the long end in and torque it with the crescent wrench.

Al
1990 80 Non-Q
Mililani, O'ahu Hawaii - Don't need heated seats or mirrors.

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Huw Powell" <audi at humanspeakers.com>
To: "Ron" <vze8lher at verizon.net>
Cc: <quattro at audifans.com>
Sent: Thursday, March 29, 2007 6:20 PM
Subject: Re: Manual Trans Fluid Change, '85 4kq


>> Looking for some quick tips on changing the "fluid" (oil?) in my '85
>> 4000 Quattro (manual) Transmission. I have a couple quick questions.
>> Is the tool to remove the drain plug a special size (large allen)?
>
> It's a 17 mm (I think) allen socket.  A bit weird, but available.
>
> Whatever you do, the big rule is to open the fill plug first, if the
> drain plug opens but the fill plug doesn't, you're screwed
>
>> Can heat be applied to get the drain plug out?
>
> You shouldn't need it ... get the right socket, and a nice 18" or so
> breaker bar, go at it.  I am assuming you are doing this on the car?
>
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