61a Posted June 1, 2007 Share Posted June 1, 2007 Has anyone got a simple way to remove the main gearbox drain plug ? I think mine must have been put in by Tarzan ! Despite using a long 32 mm ring spanner it just refuses to budge. The splined filler plug comes out as easily as anything , so at least I can refill it if can get the old oil out. Jules Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
white90 Posted June 1, 2007 Share Posted June 1, 2007 put the spanner on the nut lay under neath and use your boot to push the spanner towards the front of the vehicle. or add another spanner lastly cut a 32mm socket down to fit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BogMonster Posted June 1, 2007 Share Posted June 1, 2007 Turn the vehicle upside down and drain it out through the filler Bigger hammer (or spanner) theory works in cases like this, in other words kill or cure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spud murphy Posted June 2, 2007 Share Posted June 2, 2007 Had this a while ago and it finally gave up after 15 minutes with a hot air/ paint stripper gun played around the plug. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RRX Posted June 2, 2007 Share Posted June 2, 2007 32mm spanner with bar over it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lynall Posted June 3, 2007 Share Posted June 3, 2007 Fit ring of spanner over drain plug hold onto plug with palm of hand then hit the other end of the spanner forwards with a hammer copper type best but any will do. Use this method all the time on trucks and works a treat. Lynall Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
61a Posted June 11, 2007 Author Share Posted June 11, 2007 I think that a week walking in the lake District must have toned my muscles, or perhaps it was the Bluebird bitter taken in generous quantities. Got home from work today put the same spanner on the plug and out it came easy as anything !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Jules Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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