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Diff Drain Plug Removal

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18 Jan 2018 15:35 #188522 by furo

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Hi folks,

I am trying to replace my diff oil and have new drain and filler plugs from this site. I managed to change the front diff oil quite easily. For the rear diff I needed to use vice grips to undo the filler plug but I'm having no luck at all with the drain plug. The 10mm tool has really rounded off the hole and I can't get any purchase with my vice grips. Can anyone recommend any tips for removing it?

On a similar note I'm also having great difficulty replacing my panhard rods, any advice for seized bolts? I've tried extensive WD40ing and tapping with a hammer but to no avail.

Many thanks

2004 Jimny Mode: General Grabber AT3s (215/75/R15); Trailmaster 2" Lift; Jimnybits Snorkel; Jimnybits Front and Rear Recovery Points; Suntop Roof Rack; AVM Manual Hubs; Stainless Steel Exhaust System (SOLD)

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18 Jan 2018 15:54 #188523 by Mraz

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Drain plug's best friend is a heat gun. Minute or two of heating it usually helps a lot.

As for seized bolts... use the force

Or cut them and put new ones.

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18 Jan 2018 16:53 #188525 by jackonlyjack

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Weld a nut to it also the heat from welding helps

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18 Jan 2018 20:39 #188545 by furo

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Thanks for the help guys! Unfortunately I don't have a heat gun and can't weld. I have read about using a chisel but nothing in detail, how does that work?

I attacked the panhard rods with more force and managed to replace the rear one. Thanks for the words of wisdom Mraz haha! Unfortunately the front bolts weren't budging at all.

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18 Jan 2018 21:43 #188548 by Jimx5

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No eBay APP ID and/or Cert ID defined in Kunena configuration

This is what you need, either e-bay or your local B&Q

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18 Jan 2018 23:43 #188549 by Busta

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Seeing as you have a replacement it should be easy enough to knock it undone with a chisel.

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