Shimmed and locked my diffs :)
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Shimmed and locked my diffs :)
Installed a cargo barrier and finished my barn door fold down table today.
Got inspired, took some good advice went and bought all new oil ie diffs, transfer case and gear box climbed under armed with my best socket set cannot remove a single filler plug. I was told on this forum I should remove filler before i drain
Thank god I read the threads or I would now have an empty diff and no way of putting the oil back in.
Starting to think I may have to pay a mechanic for this one dont want to do any damage?
How much force can you use on the filler plug?
Is it worth getting an impact wrench , air or cordless
or do i get get the mash hammer and go to town on the socket handel ?
As much as is needed. The drain plug will probably be as hard. I used an electric impact gun to get the bastards out
Would not recommend impact equipment on fill/drain plugs. The rattling has a tendancy to round and then it makes the job harder. A good crack on the plug with a hammer should shock it enough.
Short of that get more leverage. Jack the car higher so you can get more swing. Use a breaker bar.
Unsure what vehicle you have, but assuming its just ya standard 1/2" plugs then make sure any mud is scraped out so a good purchase is acheived.
Got my Dawes setup just right..... very happy.......
And check your escape route cause if the breaker bar slips you could be in a whole world of pain
started on my 20 ltr water tank. should work well IMO
will use a 3/4 ball valve as a tap better flow,
fill is via the top
Stuck a light bar on the roof rack