Rounded out Trans Filler Plug
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Rounded out Trans Filler Plug
So I put my car G on a lift today to change my gear oil for trans and diff. I changed the diff and now onto the trans. And what do I see? A rounded out filler plug....I didnt drain my trans yet (thank god) but whats the best way for me to get the filler plug out because I tried couple ways even trying to form it into a hex. Didn't work...spread some knowledge please!
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Make sure you try to remove the bolt when the car is fully warmed up. Bolts are generally harder to get out when everything is cold.... the same goes for oil filters, etc.
If you have an impact wrench, try using that to get out the bolt.... those things work great for getting out bolts that are in sorry shape. That worked for me on my Tacoma when I bought it used and the front diff. drain plug was stripped by the previous owner.
Worse comes to worst, get ahold of a welder and weld a bolt into the filler plug, then back out the bolt, which will remove the filler plug that it is welded to as well.. then replace it with a new one.
If you have an impact wrench, try using that to get out the bolt.... those things work great for getting out bolts that are in sorry shape. That worked for me on my Tacoma when I bought it used and the front diff. drain plug was stripped by the previous owner.
Worse comes to worst, get ahold of a welder and weld a bolt into the filler plug, then back out the bolt, which will remove the filler plug that it is welded to as well.. then replace it with a new one.
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when i saw it it was originally a torx. then i turned it into a hex after it was already rounded it. then it still didnt break loose. so im going to try to back it out. if it doesnt work i guess i have to welf a bolt head or nut on it to back it out.
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You might try a diamond point chisel (refers to the shape of the point, not the cutting edge material) align the tool so that when you strike the point digs in and applies rotational force to unscrew. I would give the plug a good heating beforehand and cool with penetrating oil, also heating the aluminum housing just before the hammering starts might help, taking advantage of differential expansion (warm hole, cool plug). If it comes down to welding a bolt to it, I would disconnect the battery beforehand. I have heard of arc-welders doing strange things to electrical systems.