Date:         Sun, 10 May 1998 11:25:18 -0600
Reply-To:     Bill <billv2@PRODIGY.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <Vanagon@vanagon.com>
From:         Bill <billv2@PRODIGY.NET>
Subject:      Re: Final Drive Plug Size--Solved
Comments: To: Vanagon@VANAGON.COM
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> >
> > 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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