> > > > Thanks for the overwhelming response to the final drive plug size. It is > > 17mm. The added bonus was from Mark McCulley, in that, I was going to > > purchase the L-shaped allen and probably fight with it trying to remove the > > plug. He mentioned the socket type would work better and so did Steve > > Schwenk. Using the socket type would allow easier access to the plug and > > give me more torque to take it in and out. > > > > Well, I guess it's off to Sears I go................ > >
Well, Sears didn't have the socket type. The largest size they had was 10mm for a 3/8 drive. So, I went ahead and purchased the L-shaped 17mm allen. Yesterday I removed the differential plug using it. It came off really easy. The oil and level looked good. I put the plug back on at about 14ft-lbs. P.S. Before I removed the plug, I cleaned off the area with engine degreaser. You don't want to get any dirt in there. The pan gasket for the final drive was a ridiculous $26 from the dealer. It is only a simple cork gasket! I think I can make one for about $4! And still have enough material to make 10 more! Again, Thanks for the overwhelming response. Bill '85 GL [*Magic*Bus*] Big Sky Country <>< |
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