Differential plug bolt removal
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Racer
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Differential plug bolt removal
I need to add some posi fluid to my 1979's differential.
What tool/method is best to remove the square plug bolt on the side of the diff? I tried a regular wrench, to no avail; there's no room for leverage up there!
I was told by one supposed GM guy over the phone to get a 'crowfoot' socket end and use a 1 foot extension. He said there is no other way.
I can't find the 'crowfoot' socket end anywhere-Advance, Home Depot, Lowes-they've never heard of it!
Thanks a lot for any advice!
What tool/method is best to remove the square plug bolt on the side of the diff? I tried a regular wrench, to no avail; there's no room for leverage up there!
I was told by one supposed GM guy over the phone to get a 'crowfoot' socket end and use a 1 foot extension. He said there is no other way.
I can't find the 'crowfoot' socket end anywhere-Advance, Home Depot, Lowes-they've never heard of it!
Thanks a lot for any advice!
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The people you spoke with, pardon me for being rude, are idiots.
You can get these at almost any Autozone, Oreilly, Napa, Harbor Freight, and similar stores.
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Hey Gary, can you use a picture of a rear end with an arrow in the image to show the best place to drill and tap for a plug? I am going to do that this fall and I want to put it in the best place.
Thanks.
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No thanks, I have files of photos on the diff so I should have the pictures already. I'm tapping one tonight in fact.
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No, ha ha, I meant POST one so I can see, or get a good idea of where to put the plug. I could guess but I would like you to post a picture with an arrow pointing to the best spot. If you don't mind that is.
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I grind a flat pad 1" from the strut rod pad,centered.
If you go to my old diff thread, if it's still here, I pictured it. If not then I have it on DC and vettemod. Barry K also has them on his web page.
Here it is, surprised it's still here, I know some really like it when this shows up here.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...t=differential
If you go to my old diff thread, if it's still here, I pictured it. If not then I have it on DC and vettemod. Barry K also has them on his web page.
Here it is, surprised it's still here, I know some really like it when this shows up here.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...t=differential
Last edited by GTR1999; Aug 8, 2008 at 05:27 PM.
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I purchased a kit to installed a drian plug in the differential of my 79 from the Corvette Clinic in Sanford Florida. Works well. I comes with a templet, drill, tap, and plug. DB...I'm sending you a PM.
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I need to add some posi fluid to my 1979's differential.
What tool/method is best to remove the square plug bolt on the side of the diff? I tried a regular wrench, to no avail; there's no room for leverage up there!
I was told by one supposed GM guy over the phone to get a 'crowfoot' socket end and use a 1 foot extension. He said there is no other way.
I can't find the 'crowfoot' socket end anywhere-Advance, Home Depot, Lowes-they've never heard of it!
Thanks a lot for any advice!
What tool/method is best to remove the square plug bolt on the side of the diff? I tried a regular wrench, to no avail; there's no room for leverage up there!
I was told by one supposed GM guy over the phone to get a 'crowfoot' socket end and use a 1 foot extension. He said there is no other way.
I can't find the 'crowfoot' socket end anywhere-Advance, Home Depot, Lowes-they've never heard of it!
Thanks a lot for any advice!
good luck... hope yours goes as easy as mine did...
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Here's an old thread with pics. http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...r+fluid+change
That's great. I still intend on drilling and tapping for an oil pan drain plug with a magnetic tip. I just want to make sure that the tip of the plug won't hit anything that moves, and I'll grind it flat so the nylon washer seals good to the case.
