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1Drain plug tools Empty Drain plug tools 14th December 2014, 3:11 pm

Mr B

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Most people use 3/8" - 1/2" drive ratchets or extension bars for gearbox style drain & filler plugs.
The proper plug tools can be a better fit which can save you rounding the plug out & generally make job easier on tight plugs.
Cheap sets are less than £10 & better individual socket type sets less than £25, you can even buy just the one size you need or home make one from 10.9 grade bolt with diameter slightly bigger then ground down to match the plug nice & snug & bolt hex head can be used with socket or spanner.
Freeze spray or bit of heat can be useful on stubborn plugs & in serious stubborn cases welding the homemade bolt into the plug is a solution to removal.
I use about 3 winds of PTFE tape on fitting tapered thread plugs as seals 100% with no need of over tightening plus acts as barrier between threads reducing corrosion/seized plug issues in future.

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2Drain plug tools Empty Re: Drain plug tools 14th December 2014, 5:56 pm

nomad

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I have the set in the second picture ... had no issues with undoing any plug i got a little bar that goes through the middle but can use a 19mm socket over it for the more stubborn plugs ...

3Drain plug tools Empty Re: Drain plug tools 14th December 2014, 7:27 pm

Mr B

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Nice to know that set quite decent.
I've come across a few stubborn plugs over the years normally due to corrosion rather than over tightening but some people go silly on them & some garages probably using air wrench on them too.

4Drain plug tools Empty Re: Drain plug tools 14th December 2014, 7:43 pm

Bones

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Can you elaborate on the freeze spray mate as I've never used that

5Drain plug tools Empty Re: Drain plug tools 14th December 2014, 9:08 pm

Mr B

Mr B
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Aerosol releasing freezing agent & penetrating oil.
freezing action can cause cracks helping the penetrating oil get access.
Can work quite well on small/medium nuts.
Some brands rate temps as low as -40 but your fixings don't tend to get that cold, still useful to have a can of it on the shelf though for a tricky situation.
I've used crc freeze release a few times & certainly can work/help.

6Drain plug tools Empty Re: Drain plug tools 14th December 2014, 9:37 pm

gtir_woody

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I found the plugs on the gearbox really difficult. Took alot of forcing and massive extension bar to get undone when I first brought my R.

7Drain plug tools Empty Re: Drain plug tools 14th December 2014, 9:48 pm

Bones

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Yes I got heat on rear diff fill plug. Tip is always release the fill plug 1st as nothing worse than dropping oil only to find you can't put it back

8Drain plug tools Empty Re: Drain plug tools 17th December 2014, 3:14 am

splmum

splmum

I use these http://www.tengtools.com.au/product/6-pce-drain-plug-set-2/ Always found them to be good quality.

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