Transmission Drain Plug
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Transmission Drain Plug
I planned to change the oil, grease the driveshafts and drain and refill the transmission today. I completed the first two jobs, and started on the transmission.
I first checked to confirm I could remove the fill plug, because the last thing you want to do is drain any fluid and then not be able to refill.
I then tried to remove the transmission drain plug with a 5 mm, L-shaped Allen wrench but it wouldn't budge. After a quick trip to the Home Depot I tried again with a 3/8 drive, 5 mm hex socket. I felt movement, but then I had the dreaded "oh ****" moment. The hex socket was rounding out the hex recess in the plug. Great.
I was not looking forward to the transmission drain and refill anyway. I hated doing it the last time, lying on my back in the driveway with a crappy pump. So now I plan to take it to a local, reputable Rovers-only shop and let them do it. I expect they will drill a hole through the plug, let it drain, and then use an EZ Out to remove it. I just hope they won't need to replace the pan.
I first checked to confirm I could remove the fill plug, because the last thing you want to do is drain any fluid and then not be able to refill.
I then tried to remove the transmission drain plug with a 5 mm, L-shaped Allen wrench but it wouldn't budge. After a quick trip to the Home Depot I tried again with a 3/8 drive, 5 mm hex socket. I felt movement, but then I had the dreaded "oh ****" moment. The hex socket was rounding out the hex recess in the plug. Great.
I was not looking forward to the transmission drain and refill anyway. I hated doing it the last time, lying on my back in the driveway with a crappy pump. So now I plan to take it to a local, reputable Rovers-only shop and let them do it. I expect they will drill a hole through the plug, let it drain, and then use an EZ Out to remove it. I just hope they won't need to replace the pan.
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It's a M10x1.25 or M10x1.50 if I remember correctly. My local auto part store had a few 30mm bolts & my ACE Hardware had a few as well. I cut it down to be a bit shorter, but you honestly don't have to even do that.
With the 13mm extractor I gently hammered it over my messed up drain plug and then it came right off.
With the 13mm extractor I gently hammered it over my messed up drain plug and then it came right off.
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JUKE179r (05-14-2017)
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x2 on the extractor.. also just buy a new one instead of trying to make one.. its only $4 from BA
Drain Plug Transmission (Fine Thread) (Genuine Part # STC4098 ) - Land Rover miscellaneous from Atlantic British
Drain Plug Transmission (Fine Thread) (Genuine Part # STC4098 ) - Land Rover miscellaneous from Atlantic British
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Yeah 4.00 after you order it, but out under the truck on a Saturday/Sunday = good luck. I stuck a bolt on there for two reasons. #1 I couldn't locate a drain plug that small at any auto parts store. #2 Why deal with that stupid allen head ever again?? So I went with a standard bolt that won't strip out. Problem solved in my book.
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OK, so this doesn't solve the immediate problem but it will reduce the possibilities for the future.
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JUKE179r (05-21-2019)
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