Thread: R380 Gearbox Filler Tool

torqz bit T55.

you can get away with a large allen key (8 or 10mm from memory) but if it slips the first time Go no further.

I picked up a 3/3" drive 55torx from Total tools a couple of days ago, about $12.
Also if you haven't got one invest in a Tomthumb 1 litre hand pump, they're cheap and make life easy refilling gear box and transfer case oils.

As Dave said T55 drive. Kinchrome and others do a set of 1/4-3/8 drive sets and also you can get the as individual keys. Gearbox is easiest with the 3/8" drive on a ratchet.

Not sure if it applies Oz wide, but Repco in Perth is currently clearing their tools to get in a new brand.

I picked up a Torx bit with socket attachment for $2 with a lifetime warranty.

Originally Posted by It'sNotWorthComplaining!

Also if you haven't got one invest in a Tomthumb 1 litre hand pump, they're cheap and make life easy refilling gear box and transfer case oils.

^^^^^ im with that guy on that, the tom thumb pumps are a magic bit of gear

Throw away the standard filler plug as no one carries the correct Torx tool to fit it in the bush.
The thread in the gearbox is a standard BSP thread.
Go to the local plumbing or hardward shop and buy a pipe blanking plug fitting.
I use a brass item and it is a easy shifting spanner job to remove the plug now.
I think the thread was something like 1/2 BSP and the brass plug I used was BSP tapered thread.
Get some extras and fit in the thermostat housing and radiator to replace those silly plastic things which split and break.
Cost of brass fitting is about $4 each

Originally Posted by 101 Ron

Throw away the standard filler plug as no one carries the correct Torx tool to fit it in the bush.

I do

I'll second the Tom Thumb pump bottles. Makes it a lot easier.