 drain plug., anyone know what size allen it is?/ |
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| jleighton88 |
 Aug 16 2005, 10:44 PM
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Newbie  Group: Members Posts: 8 Joined: 3-July 05 From: Newport Beach,Ca Member No.: 4,371  |
i was just curious if anyone knew what size allen the drain plug is. i was gunna change my trans. oil to synthetic. but i need a huge allen to take out the drain plug.
thanks Jon |
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| Ferg |
Aug 16 2005, 10:47 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,948 Joined: 8-January 03 From: Boulder CO Member No.: 116 Region Association: None 
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17 mm
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| Jake Raby |
Aug 16 2005, 10:56 PM
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Engine Surgeon Group: Members Posts: 9,394 Joined: 31-August 03 From: Lost Member No.: 1,095 Region Association: South East States |
Lets veryify its the tranny drain plug first- some TIV engines had allen headed drain plugs... They are 6mm
If it is the tranny plug ALWAYS remove the plug on the side first before draining the oil.... This is because you may have a seized fill plug that will keep you from ever filling the tranny in the future. Removing the fill plug first ensures you won't be getting a nasty suprise later when its time to fill R' up.. You can sometimes clamp a 17mm headed bolt in a pair of vise grips to remove it if you don't want to buy the tool..... I welded a bolt into a socket years ago and made my own apex for the job and never did buy the tool! |
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| bondo |
Aug 16 2005, 11:12 PM
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Practicing my perpendicular parking Group: Members Posts: 4,277 Joined: 19-April 03 From: Los Osos, CA Member No.: 587 Region Association: Central California |
Haha, I welded a bolt to a piece of square tubung. Of course when I get my new trans built I'm going to use the hex head plugs from a 912 and never need that tool again. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smile.gif) |
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| GrayMatter |
Aug 16 2005, 11:35 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 41 Joined: 10-August 05 From: So. Cal. Member No.: 4,570 |
Sears Craftsman. 17mm hex key. around 12$ didn't have a welder, so I bought it. Had to use a cheater bar on it to get the drain plug out, though, the handle is kinda short
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| ArtechnikA |
Aug 17 2005, 05:36 AM
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rich herzog Group: Members Posts: 7,390 Joined: 4-April 03 From: Salted Roads, PA Member No.: 513 Region Association: None |
remember that tapered pipe plugs do not seal by brute force but by interference fit when you put it back it. a touch of an antisieze compound couldn't hurt although the gear oil itself should be effective. this will make it easier the next time you drain the oil - such as when you discover you should have used the specified oil instead... |
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| roundboy914 |
Aug 17 2005, 06:18 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 210 Joined: 16-October 03 From: Chicago, IL Member No.: 1,251 |
Jake,
That was an excellent tip on removing the top drain plug first. Sounds like the voice of experience at work! |
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| Joe Ricard |
Aug 17 2005, 06:25 AM
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CUMONIWANNARACEU Group: Members Posts: 6,811 Joined: 5-January 03 From: Gautier, MS Member No.: 92 |
Yup that's excellent advice. Take out fill plug 1st.
learned that one the hard way with my 928. ended up taking the rear cover plate off and drilling and easyout the SOB out. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smash.gif) And yup if you use that synthetic oil you will need to be able to remove the plugs easily again. REAL SOON. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/spank.gif) |
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| tat2dphreak |
Aug 17 2005, 07:18 AM
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stoya, stoya, stoya Group: Benefactors Posts: 8,797 Joined: 6-June 03 From: Wylie, TX Member No.: 792 Region Association: Southwest Region  |
any VW shop has the 17mm socket also... I think I paid $8....
I'm surprised there hasn't been the usual mixed reactions to synthetic in the tranny... |
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| Jake Raby |
Aug 17 2005, 08:52 AM
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Engine Surgeon Group: Members Posts: 9,394 Joined: 31-August 03 From: Lost Member No.: 1,095 Region Association: South East States |
I've been pumping 180 ponies through my tranny with Redline synthetic now for about 12K miles.... The old engine had about the same power for 10K miles- no issues at all.
That includes sub 8,000 RPM 2nd gear tire smoking sessions everytime I turn onto the road in front of the shop... |
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| Joe Ricard |
Aug 17 2005, 10:19 AM
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CUMONIWANNARACEU Group: Members Posts: 6,811 Joined: 5-January 03 From: Gautier, MS Member No.: 92 |
I don't know about bug trannies as I never had a lick of trouble with them.
a worn 914 trans will surely give you problems running the super slick stuff. FYI Until you drive a 914 with a new rebuilt trans you just won't know what sucky shifting is in comparison. I have driven several teeners recently that I wouldn't even rank the shifting as crappy or vauge that would be to high. |
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| rhodyguy |
Aug 17 2005, 11:30 AM
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Chimp Sanctuary NW. Check it out. Group: Members Posts: 22,080 Joined: 2-March 03 From: Orion's Bell. The BELL! Member No.: 378 Region Association: Galt's Gulch |
double check that the hex socket recieves a 1/2" drive. a 1/2" drive breaker bar makes short work of turning the plug out. i can't understand why you feel you need to use a synthetic lube. that same breaker bar and a 19mm or 3/4" impact socket makes a nice lug wrench too. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/wink.gif)
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