Re: Tranny drain plug

[Bob Davis <bob@segNET.COM>]

Fred Munro wrote:

>     As I was picking up the parts from my local Audi dealer to do the tranny
> axle flange seals on my '91 200q, the parts man cautioned me not to strip
> the drain or fill plugs. He says the replacement plugs are not 17 mm allen
> drive - they are a Torx type drive with a central pin and require a special
> Audi tool to install and remove.


The plug is the same on all VW/Audi transmissions.  I just had the same
problem with the rear dif on my 4kq.  It finally came out (I had a pro
helping me out) by attaching a big vice grip to the outside of the plug
(yes, it ruined the threads) and a 17mm allen socket on a half inch drive.

Line them up and turn.  Believe it or not, having the plug crushed down on
the wrench allows you to put a lot more torque on it w/o stripping or
rounding out.

The plug was ruined, but I scavenged one out of a blown tranny laying
around (case was still good, useful for a self-machined 16v Volkswagen).  


Bob Davis
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