Subject: How To Remove Tranny drain plug?

[C1J1Miller@aol.com]

Todd Phenneger writes:

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I tried to remove the drain plugs on my 4kq tranny the other day and

almost stripped the forward one because it is on so tight.  I was using a

cheater bar on the allen wrench to get it off.  Could not keep allen in

tight enough to get it off though.  It is on REALLY TIGHT.
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First, make sure you can remove the fill port.  Very important; you can't
drive it somewhere for help without tranny fluid.
Second, buy a Snap-On hex-head socket in the correct size.  Works extremely
well, cost under $15 USA.  Make sure the fill/drain plugs are clean inside
before using the hex-head on them; clean them out with an electrician's
screwdriver or the like.  You can also try soaking with some penetrating oil
first to loosen the oxidation.
HTH Chris Miller, Windham NH, c1j1miller@aol.com
http://members.aol.com/c1j1miller/index.html