Gear box oil filler plug
Quote from AdrianP on 31st July 2015, 9:25 pmI thought it was (overdue) time to check the fluid level in the Jube's gearbox. Checking the trusted Haynes manual I see it is located on the side of the gearbox. All fine so far. Now..... Can I undo the damn bolt. Nope. WD40, ring spanner, socket none can shift it.
Anyone had the same issue and able to offer any words of wisdom???
I thought it was (overdue) time to check the fluid level in the Jube's gearbox. Checking the trusted Haynes manual I see it is located on the side of the gearbox. All fine so far. Now..... Can I undo the damn bolt. Nope. WD40, ring spanner, socket none can shift it.
Anyone had the same issue and able to offer any words of wisdom???
Quote from oldpoll on 2nd August 2015, 7:38 amThey seem to be on a taper thread, suggest an AF socket with a longer or an extended tommy bar or similar and something of a work out whilst lying on your back under a ton of steel suitably jacked up!?
Someone obviously did not want the plug to fall out on the road!
Chris
They seem to be on a taper thread, suggest an AF socket with a longer or an extended tommy bar or similar and something of a work out whilst lying on your back under a ton of steel suitably jacked up!?
Someone obviously did not want the plug to fall out on the road!
Chris

Quote from Colin on 2nd August 2015, 4:49 pmDont forget that its a steel. Plug into an ali casting and that if it hasn't been undone in a while it will have glued itselt. A long bar and good fitting socket should do it but it also might help if the gearbox is up to temperature.
Dont forget that its a steel. Plug into an ali casting and that if it hasn't been undone in a while it will have glued itselt. A long bar and good fitting socket should do it but it also might help if the gearbox is up to temperature.
Quote from AdrianP on 3rd August 2015, 8:40 pmthanks chaps - i'll let you know how I get on at the weekend. On a roll though I've fixed my non working fuel gauge:)
thanks chaps - i'll let you know how I get on at the weekend. On a roll though I've fixed my non working fuel gauge:)
Quote from northener51 on 6th August 2015, 1:43 pmAdrian;
Still got my rented out garage in Gillingham with a pit to help if needed
Adrian;
Still got my rented out garage in Gillingham with a pit to help if needed
Quote from northener51 on 21st August 2015, 2:44 pmI've got a set of sump plug sockets that will help. That and a bit of heat will help. Usually doing it when the gearbox is hot helps get it out easier as well.
I've got a set of sump plug sockets that will help. That and a bit of heat will help. Usually doing it when the gearbox is hot helps get it out easier as well.
