Manual Trans Fluid Change, '85 4kq

[LL - NY]

I got my 17mm allen 3/4 drive socket as a part of a set (I think Husky
Tools) at a local
FLAPS. It wasn't too expensive and you'll have better leverage than the
Sneers Hex Key wrench, even with a Crescent "helper".

LL - NY

On 3/30/07, Grant Lenahan <glenahan at vfemail.net> wrote:
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> SEARs, Harbour Freight.
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> On Mar 30, 2007, at 12:20 AM, Huw Powell wrote:
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> >> 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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