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  1. 18th August 2007, 08:36 PM #11
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    Drum plugs hey?? i keep saying it, the simple things in life are often the best. think i have some lying around the shed. Thanx fellas and cheers justinc i'll have a crack at it tomorrow.
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  2. 18th August 2007, 08:54 PM #12
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    Plugs and torx ... some collective wisdom pl

    just doing a service on my trusty LR Td5 130. The gearbox filler plug is a torx and bl**** difficult to get out. Can I replace it with a plug..?

    Phil
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  3. 19th August 2007, 08:13 AM #13
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    Quote Originally Posted by teedeefive View Post
    just doing a service on my trusty LR Td5 130. The gearbox filler plug is a torx and bl**** difficult to get out. Can I replace it with a plug..?

    Phil
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    srs III with 1/4 inch plugs
    Never having measured one or taken a pitch gauging, I couldn't say for sure. They are most likely BSPT thread. Take one out and go to your local pipe, hose, and fittings shop with it. I am sure you will find an equivalent with a hex. or square head in stock.
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  4. 19th August 2007, 08:49 AM #14
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    funnily enough I replaced both diff oils yesterday,,
    slid under with an 18inch breaker bar thinking these will be FT!! nope. easy. the plastic filler plugs was another surprise,, again not TIGHT by any stretch of the imagination,, but no leaks either,,,


    will see how I did guessing the tightness of both---
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  5. 19th August 2007, 10:26 AM #15
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    Quote Originally Posted by Pedro_The_Swift View Post
    funnily enough I replaced both diff oils yesterday,,
    slid under with an 18inch breaker bar thinking these will be FT!! nope. easy. the plastic filler plugs was another surprise,, again not TIGHT by any stretch of the imagination,, but no leaks either,,,


    will see how I did guessing the tightness of both---
    The vehicle just saw u coming with the 18" breaker bar & then relaxed....
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  6. 19th August 2007, 03:54 PM #16
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    Quote Originally Posted by sniegy View Post
    The vehicle just saw u coming with the 18" breaker bar & then relaxed....

    True!
    "How long since you've visited The Good Oil?"

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    '01 V8 D2
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    '03 4.6 V8 HSE D2a with Tornado ECM
    '10 to '21
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  7. 19th August 2007, 04:17 PM #17
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    Don't you just tighten it up till it strips then back it off half a turn????
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