Re: How To Remove Tranny drain plug?

[Bob <mx@snet.net>]

Phil Payne wrote:
> I tried to remove the drain plugs on my 4kq tranny the other day and

> > almost stripped the forward one because it is on so tight.  I was using a
> > cheater bar on the allen wrench to get it off.  Could not keep allen in
> > tight enough to get it off though.  It is on REALLY TIGHT.
>
> a) You really have to clean the thing out to get maximum key penetration.

One word: KROIL.  Hans turned me on to this stuff and it is nothing short of miraculous.

>
>
> b) I use a Facom D.107-17 driver on a Facom J.159 swivel-head rachet.
>    The driver is only 24mm long overall, and only 15mm protrudes when
>    it's in place in the plug.  There's thus almost no "twist" when you
>    lean on it.
>
> As always - shift the filler plugs before tackling the drain plugs.

AMEN on that one Phil.
Bob