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Gearbox filler
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Ive tried from underneath whilst on ramps, and from top but I just cant the tool or purchase on the plug to remove it.
I have the "s" type key and also socket type key but struggling.
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Mine was a 3/8 square so I used Just the wrench with no socket.
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Been easy for me from below on ramps. Not on the gearbox, but I did need to warm the case of the axle with a blow touch around the filler to get it out. Did not take much heat, just a warm up and the bung came out. Maybe if it's tight on the gearbox try this. As it's alloy just warm it slightly, it will expand enough.
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something I'm going to copy... soon!
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Be VERY careful with this approach - it's 10mm square, NOT 3/8 inch and at some point the use of 3/8 inch square drive will slip & round out the hole.yakuza wrote: What year / model car?
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I make sure not to overtighten.
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Dave,X8GGY wrote: Another member did this.... www.bigjimny.com/index.php/forum/15-loun...rkel-template#223635
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Could you let me know if the provided dimensions have to be altered for the R7ME gearbox, please? Thanks.
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Boogie - I have that tool but still struggle to get purchase.
Maybe at 60+ Im getting too old to be crawling underneath. Smashed me head wide open on the tow point despite the Jim being on ramps. .
BTW car is 2013 model
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It's the best low cost option for working on the underside in my opinion and with a mechanics crawler board it's almost comfortable!!
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Jalapeño, IISY?
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Definitely 10mm.
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