back axel drain plugs

Post by **dustyfog** » Tue Apr 28, 2009 5:35 pm

i wanted to check and drain/ refill the oil in the diff, but came accross a slight problem. what is the size of the square hole on the plugs, i was told 3/8 but this is too loose, is thers a tool still avaliable if so where could i purchase one from many thanks in advance

Post by **Matt** » Tue Apr 28, 2009 5:51 pm

you want something like this...

http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stor ... yId_165469

Post by **dustyfog** » Tue Apr 28, 2009 6:07 pm

cheers matt just what i was looking for

Post by **alainmoran** » Tue Apr 28, 2009 8:19 pm

3/8th is loose but it works on mine.

Post by **tingo** » Wed Apr 29, 2009 6:30 pm

Have a look at a previous thread:
http://www.mmoc.org.uk/index.php?name=P ... highlight=

I posted a picture of an 11mm square axle drain plug key which I use.

Post by **mike.perry** » Wed Apr 29, 2009 9:22 pm

I bought a set of different size drain plug removers on a bar, from Halfords I believe.

Post by **bmcecosse** » Wed Apr 29, 2009 10:48 pm

My 3/8" square drive socket set ratchet worked fine !

Post by **mike.perry** » Thu Apr 30, 2009 9:17 am

I only have 1/2in drives

Post by **bmcecosse** » Thu Apr 30, 2009 9:56 am

The 3/8" drive is my 'Travelling' set - in the garage I use proper 1/2" drive ! Adapters from 1/2" to 3/8" are v cheap!!

Post by **alainmoran** » Thu Apr 30, 2009 8:55 pm

CPC do a great line in duratool socket drivers, I think I paid a fiver for a set of three (1/2, 3/8, 1/4), yes they are cheep chinese tat but at that price when the ratchet drops out of them you can pickup a new set!

I too use 3/8 as my 'travelling' set, they are so much more convenient than full size when you have limited space/weight.

Post by **bmcecosse** » Thu Apr 30, 2009 8:56 pm

My Travelling set travels in my Traveller (and sometimes in my TR7!).