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I know they can be FT but they shouldnt be, people just go over the top tightening them up. I pop a smear of copper grease on the thread to stop them seizing in to much and just nip them tight.
yeah i had one of those about 18 months ago. it bent. oh and watch out for the britool expert 10mm key ! it isn't 10mm . measures nearly 11mm so no good.
I went down exactly the same school of thought and bought a 10mm square socket, then rounded the inside of the filler plug just like a 3/8 ratchet does, so it was a waste of time & money.
I now undo it with a big set of mole grips on the outside and do them up with a 3/8 ratchet. The gearbox and transfer boxes don't mind the 3/8 ratchet and are made of stearner stuff!
Kirkynut
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