How to remove differential fill plug?

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Jun 21, 2008 | 04:20 PM

Oldvetter

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From: Waldorf MD

How to remove differential fill plug?

Title says it all. I have an allen wrench that fits it. My 1998 has the ABS Brakes located behind the differential, making it hard to reach.

I tried a wrench on the allen wrench with another wrench on that one. Just bent the first wrench !

With this setup I can't get a hammer on any of the wrenches.

I was thinking of buying an allen wrench attached to a 3/8 inch drive socket, figured with extensions I could reach it.

Any other suggestions. Also thinking of letting the Dealer change it.

Jun 21, 2008 | 07:59 PM

Kurtomac

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i just used the allen head sockets and an extension...cracked her loose no problem...just got the crappy autozone brand too i think

Jun 21, 2008 | 08:26 PM

Bill Dearborn

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The ABS module is on the driver's side of the diff while the plug is on the passenger side. What is getting in the way?

Bill

Jun 21, 2008 | 09:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Bill Dearborn

The ABS module is on the driver's side of the diff while the plug is on the passenger side. What is getting in the way?

Bill

Well there is something on the passenger side, maybe a pump?

I will try the allen head sockets and an extension, thanks Kurtomac.

Jun 22, 2008 | 02:13 AM

Dave68

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That worked for me as well.

Good luck!

Jun 22, 2008 | 02:47 AM

thetaxman

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Kurtomac

i just used the allen head sockets and an extension...cracked her loose no problem...just got the crappy autozone brand too i think

except my tools are snap-on

Jun 22, 2008 | 08:19 AM

mrm1149

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Originally Posted by thetaxman

except my tools are snap-on

Yeah, but you probably figured a way to write them off or depreciate them ( just had to do it

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Jun 22, 2008 | 10:30 AM

Kurtomac

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haha i just figured I'll never use these again...why go expensive...bought the set of allen head sockets...work great ended up using them again....valley cover bolts, FAST intake bolts, Rear end....still holding up fine...All my tools are namebrand as well just not those...I prefer Kobalt tools, I bought them when they were made by snap on. My dad makes the broaches that cuts their tooling....ah and gearwreches are a must with these cars.
good luck