Thread: Transfer Case Fill Plug. Hoiw the hell do you put it back?

If you are referring to the one behind the handbrake drum, then Start by finger, then tighten it with a 1/2" WOBBLE extension. Allows you to get a few degrees of extra clearance.

Quickly. Hold in place, unscrew gently until you feel the threads ride over, screw up by hand, then tighten mechanically.

Originally Posted by V8Ian

Quickly. Hold in place, unscrew gently until you feel the threads ride over, screw up by hand, then tighten mechanically.

Thanks, the secret LR technique. I did manage to get in, by just rotating forwards. About 6 mins post cup of tea and a rest.

Could not undo the R380 drain plug. I have a long 32mm spanner and I just did not have the muscle power to loosen it, which is odd as I tightened it up with that spanner.
Sadly the oil flowed out of the fill port i.e. too much oil. The oil looked hmm milky!

Originally Posted by Bohica

Thanks, the secret LR technique. I did manage to get in, by just rotating forwards. About 6 mins post cup of tea and a rest.

Could not undo the R380 drain plug. I have a long 32mm spanner and I just did not have the muscle power to loosen it, which is odd as I tightened it up with that spanner.
Sadly the oil flowed out of the fill port i.e. too much oil. The oil looked hmm milky!

Milky usually means water has been in there.

Give the drain plug a sharp hit with a hammer,then it should come undone reasonably easily.

Just re the transfer case filler.
I find a 1/2 to 3/8 adaptor , then a 3/8 wobble extension does the trick better than a 1/2 inch wobble as it is thinner .
Regards PhilipA

Originally Posted by scarry

Milky usually means water has been in there.

Give the drain plug a sharp hit with a hammer,then it should come undone reasonably easily.

Milky = water yeah. I need to remove the infamous wading plug(s)

A sharp tap on the outer surface? not the angled parts?

Originally Posted by Bohica

Milky = water yeah. I need to remove the infamous wading plug(s)

A sharp tap on the outer surface? not the angled parts?

Yes, the area parellell(ish) with the threads.

Originally Posted by Bohica

Milky = water yeah. I need to remove the infamous wading plug(s)

A sharp tap on the outer surface? not the angled parts?

Yes,like Ian said.

If that doesnt work maybe a cold chisel,hit the head of the plug in the direction it undoes,if you know what i mean,on the angled sides.

But normally the hit or two onto the head is enough