Thread: This is ridiculous!

Originally Posted by bee utey

Most shops now vac the oil out via the dipstick or dedicated fitting, the plug could have been over tight for aeons. Maybe someone fitted it with some Loctite to stop it leaking, used a high strength one by mistake.

Example of a small vac device:

Vacuum Sump Oil Extractor Kits 6.5 Litre HOARWB6951 | eBay

Some servos used to offer an on-site DIY version of that. Haven't seen one in around thirty years though, and haven't seen a servo like we used to have either.

If you have a TIG or even a MIG you could do some spot welding on the head of the bolt and then apply ice.
I have tried the freeze spray on stubborn bolts but am not convinced that it works all that well. I usually apply heat of some sort first prior to using the freeze spray and that seems to be more effective than the freeze spray by itself.

I'd take Rick130's advice and by a new plug and gasket first then proceed to remove it.

I had same problem with my td5 and being mech trade myself wasn't scared to damage the old plug while removing it.

If you are good with a cold chisel use it but if you are not skilled in that area you will only peel bits off it making it harder to remove.

I chiselled mine off knowing it would be damaged but it took a fair hit to move it.

If you're not up on stands you don't have much room to swing your hammer properly.

You can get a quite "meaty" plug from British Offroad.....they're not a listed part but specially machined.....but the hex is twice as thick as normal so a spanner grips it better.

While you are there take a look at your diff plugs, they also have 'meaty" diff plugs.

The Loctite freeze and release stuff does work well, I always have a tin in the work ute.

My first thought was the oxy, small tip to concentrate the heat on the bolt, get it to a dull cherry, centre punch and hammer in the centre of the head and then freeze/release.

Replace the bolt and washer after with the new ones you've already bought.

Originally Posted by ramblingboy42

You can get a quite "meaty" plug from British Offroad.....they're not a listed part but specially machined.....but the hex is twice as thick as normal so a spanner grips it better.

While you are there take a look at your diff plugs, they also have 'meaty" diff plugs.

Good to know. Thanks.

Originally Posted by Leo109

we begin rattling (and yes, in the right direction)

I have exactly the same problem, but this has got me wondering. What is the right direction? Is the sump plug reverse thread?

Ian

Originally Posted by igould

I have exactly the same problem, but this has got me wondering. What is the right direction? Is the sump plug reverse thread?

Ian

It's a normal right hand thread.

Righty tightly, lefty loosie.

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