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Old Jul 21, 2002 | 01:28 AM
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I am having problems removing the differential plug on my '75. What type of socket should I be using? My plug is square and may not be original. But it looks like I will need some sort of 12 point socket? Can anyone verify this or tell me how you removed the plug?

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Old Jul 21, 2002 | 02:02 AM
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I got a 19mm 12 point to work

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Takes an eight point socket. Purchased the
socket at the local Napa store. There are several
sizes of eight point sockets, cannot remember
which size the corvettes take.
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Mine's square too, we just used a 5/8 square wrench to loosen and then carefully removed it with pliers....had to remove the spare tire compartment to get to it.

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