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Gearbox filler

grumyoldjoe
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05 Apr 2021 13:02 #234255 by grumyoldjoe

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Any tips/ideas help in getting access to and removing the gearbox filler plug ?
Ive tried from underneath whilst on ramps, and from top but I just cant the tool or purchase on the plug to remove it.
I have the "s" type key and also socket type key but struggling.
TIA

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05 Apr 2021 13:24 - 05 Apr 2021 13:25 #234257 by yakuza

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What year / model car?

Mine was a 3/8 square so I used Just the wrench with no socket.

Norway 2005 Jimny M16A VVT, 235 BFG MT, 2" Trailmaster, ARB rear lck, 17%/87% high/low gears.

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05 Apr 2021 14:21 #234259 by Scimike

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I do the same as Yakuza, can't recall the size, but one of my socket wrench square drive pegs just fits the plug.
Been easy for me from below on ramps. Not on the gearbox, but I did need to warm the case of the axle with a blow touch around the filler to get it out. Did not take much heat, just a warm up and the bung came out. Maybe if it's tight on the gearbox try this. As it's alloy just warm it slightly, it will expand enough.
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05 Apr 2021 14:25 #234260 by X8GGY

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Another member did this.... www.bigjimny.com/index.php/forum/15-loun...rkel-template#223635

something I'm going to copy... soon!

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05 Apr 2021 14:37 #234261 by fordem

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yakuza wrote: What year / model car?

Mine was a 3/8 square so I used Just the wrench with no socket.

Be VERY careful with this approach - it's 10mm square, NOT 3/8 inch and at some point the use of 3/8 inch square drive will slip & round out the hole.

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05 Apr 2021 14:46 #234262 by yakuza

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Agree, tanks for arresting me. But there is almost no room for the wrench plus socket.

I make sure not to overtighten.

Norway 2005 Jimny M16A VVT, 235 BFG MT, 2" Trailmaster, ARB rear lck, 17%/87% high/low gears.

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