Diff and transfer case drain plugs

Zookrider · Post by **Zookrider** » Wed 17 Jun, 2015 3:37 pm

Just purchased a set of 3 shiny and new drain plugs from suzistore.
http://www.suzistore.com.au/four-wheel- ... etail.html
The magnet is missing from the transfer case (presumed eaten) and they are all pretty chewed up from jamming a socket extension in them and using a breaker bar to undo. I am sure this is not the right tool for the job but can't find a suitable square drive anywhere that fits.
What do you guys use?

steve125 · Post by **steve125** » Wed 17 Jun, 2015 5:03 pm

I use a tool like this one, with a bit of steel bar welded on for better leverage. Most auto shops should have something similar.

There are also kits like this (search "sump plug tool").

You can get small magnets from Jaycar and araldite them onto the plug.

Zookrider · Post by **Zookrider** » Thu 18 Jun, 2015 9:08 am

Thanks Steve for the tips, I did go into total tools and ask, but they had no idea what I was talking about.
hahaha, I've been searching for a metric square drive, adaptor etc. Once you search with the right words it is obvious. Thanks!

Once I've got the new ones in hand I'll measure them and make sure I get a tool that fits. By my logic, a 3/8" drive is pretty sloppy, so I'll be needing a 10 or 11mm.

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/NEW-MG-MORRI ... 259986c8f0

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/250972105260 ... EBIDX%3AIT

gwagensteve · Post by **gwagensteve** » Thu 18 Jun, 2015 10:43 am

10mm.

Best to grind the end flush- remove the bevels- as these are what drive the tool back out of the plug when you try to undo it

I use a 1/2 to 3/8 adapter with the end ground flush.

I haven't had much luck with the dogbone style- they seem to be a bit tapered and back out when you torque them up.

jonfromhamilton · Post by **jonfromhamilton** » Thu 18 Jun, 2015 2:30 pm

10mm key steel?

Matthew · Post by **Matthew** » Thu 18 Jun, 2015 5:06 pm

I also use a 1/2"-3/8" adapter, had the same sump plug (genuine) for close to 10 years.

I find that the most important thing is to make sure the plug is really clean, even a small amount of dirt causes the adapter to back out, although I haven't ground the end flat.

lbzook · Post by **lbzook** » Thu 18 Jun, 2015 9:38 pm

I use a 10mm square drive socket, it got special ordered through Total Tools, the hard bit is finding someone that has any clue about anything and is helpfull enough to order an oddball part in

christover1 · Post by **christover1** » Fri 19 Jun, 2015 7:49 am

I have started using thread tape on the sump plugs, makes them easier to get out.
I have not had any leaks or loosenings so far.

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