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08 Feb 2013 14:44 #61460 by JivingDaddy

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Disappointing. Thought I'd check the Little Beast (recently purchased) for diff & gear box oil levels. Couldn't get the level plugs out. Looks like a special tool is required?

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08 Feb 2013 15:33 #61471 by kirkynut

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Diff fillers can be a bugger - I put a large set of mole grips round the outside done up tight and knock it round. Then do them up with a 3/4" ratchet.

Gearbox & transfer box filer and drains just need a 3/4" ratchet as do diff drains. They usually come undone without rounding at all but can be stiff. Just make sure you press the ratchet into the hole with your other hand.

Diff fillers just round with a 3/4" ratchet when trying to undo.

Don't overtighten any of them and get a new copper washer for the diff fillers preventing theneed to tighten too much.

I bought a tool for them recently to fit snigly in them but it was no better than a ratchet in all honesty.

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08 Feb 2013 15:52 #61475 by j999pre

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3/8 ratchet I think. Or 10mm square plug tool.

They can be a pain.

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08 Feb 2013 16:15 #61479 by kirkynut

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Sorry, yeah, 3/8"! They're not that bloody big!

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08 Feb 2013 16:26 #61481 by JivingDaddy

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Thanks folks. I'll get myself a 3/8 reducer to stick on my 1/2. Ooooh.

I have to admit to being amused by the state of the exhaust system. I have NEVER seen an exhaust so completely rotten throughout and yet no holes. Not a single blow from anywhere. However, the cat heat shield is rattling like a good 'un and driving the CO crazy (she was already over halfway there). Kwik-Fit quoted 495 to change the whole system. Ouch.

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08 Feb 2013 16:28 #61482 by vitara_mad

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ive always used a 1/2" wrench with a 3/8 impact adaptor works everytime apart from when someone has already rounded them off before i got it

you can buy drain plug tool there not expensive but never need one myself

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08 Feb 2013 19:07 #61513 by Motty

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JivingDaddy wrote: Kwik-Fit quoted 495 to change the whole system. Ouch.

My 54 plate has the same rusty exhaust (no holes yet) and cat rattle. I had better start saving :blush:

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08 Feb 2013 19:36 #61519 by JivingDaddy

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Hi Motty,

I've decided that the CO can put up with it until the weather improves. At least the new exhaust won't have to immediately suffer road grit and salt.

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08 Feb 2013 20:48 #61566 by adamatdraycott

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Motty wrote:
JivingDaddy wrote: Kwik-Fit quoted 495 to change the whole system. Ouch.

My 54 plate has the same rusty exhaust (no holes yet) and cat rattle. I had better start saving

Check the small heat shield slightly further along the exhaust pipe. These are fastened on with clips similar to jubilee clips at the factory... And rust through and allow the shield to vibrate badly.

I replaced mine with stainless jubilees and have no rattles at all now

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08 Feb 2013 21:01 #61574 by barnes

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You can get a full system for Â£140 quid kwik fit are a rip off

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08 Feb 2013 23:12 #61624 by wanderinstar

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Regarding getting the plugs out use a bit if heat from a blow lamp. It comes out easy peaty then . Don't forget to take filler plug out first, cos it is no good draining down only to find you can't get filler plug out!!!

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09 Feb 2013 08:56 #61638 by JivingDaddy

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Thanks to all for their feedback re both the filler plugs and exhaust.

Re the plugs, I'll get a 1/2 to 3/8 reducer (and spare gaskets ready for when I put them back).

Re the exhaust, it is definitely the heat shield. Held together with nuts and bolts. They've stretched and I can rattle the shield by hand. May just sort that for now and fit a complete exhaust replacement when the weather improves.

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