Diff and Gearbox Filler Plug

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Diff and Gearbox Filler Plug

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I changed all the oil on a SFA this week and the rear diff filler plug was damaged in the process to get it loose.
The same happened with my 2.7's gearbox a while ago.

Where I stay you wait for any parts you need, spare shops hardly keep anything in stock.

We do however have a Bolts Galore 100 metres down the road.

So I just went down, bough a M18x40 with 1.5 pitch bolt and cut it shorter. It actually works much better than the old filler plugs because now at least you have enough of a head to grip.

The specific high tensile bolt they gave me has a very nice shoulder under the head which is perfect for the copper washer.
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Re: Diff and Gearbox Filler Plug

Post by Scott »

Metrench Sockets normally deal with those half striped bolts but better to replace.
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