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back axel drain plugs
Posted: Tue Apr 28, 2009 5:35 pm
by dustyfog
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
Posted: Tue Apr 28, 2009 5:51 pm
by Matt
Posted: Tue Apr 28, 2009 6:07 pm
by dustyfog
cheers matt just what i was looking for
Posted: Tue Apr 28, 2009 8:19 pm
by alainmoran
3/8th is loose but it works on mine.
Posted: Wed Apr 29, 2009 6:30 pm
by tingo
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.
Posted: Wed Apr 29, 2009 9:22 pm
by mike.perry
I bought a set of different size drain plug removers on a bar, from Halfords I believe.
Posted: Wed Apr 29, 2009 10:48 pm
by bmcecosse
My 3/8" square drive socket set ratchet worked fine !
Posted: Thu Apr 30, 2009 9:17 am
by mike.perry
I only have 1/2in drives
Posted: Thu Apr 30, 2009 9:56 am
by bmcecosse
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!!
Posted: Thu Apr 30, 2009 8:55 pm
by alainmoran
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.
Posted: Thu Apr 30, 2009 8:56 pm
by bmcecosse
My Travelling set travels in my Traveller (and sometimes in my TR7!).