Mar 26, 2010 #1. Today’s vehicles are usually built with aluminum oil pans. I had a stripped hex plug on a 5L30E BWM transmission before, and the torx socket got it out for me. Well my machine has 110 hours on the clock so I decided to drain the rear diff oil the last time it was done was by the dealer at the 10 hr service . Re: I stripped my rear diff fill plug, how can I get it out? Tool for Removing Drain Plug from gearbox and differential -- TS-204. TrailBlazer, Envoy, 9-7x, Ascender, Rainer, & Bravada, The night is my companion and the highway is my home. It may not display this or other websites correctly. I don't think that'll work.. That's the only input I have though, sorry. take your drain plug and head on down to your NAPA/orielly/autozone etc.. parts store and pick up an over sized drain plug. Use a 8mm hex on an impact or breaker bar to get it if it isn't stripped yet. Used a torch on it, and it came out real easy. Actually prefer a non female hex if possible if someone has an alternative replacement. At 01:13 PM 3/7/04 -0800, Dave Plantz wrote: >" I was wondering if you might know how to remove the rear end oil drain plug." Also, you might want to try putting some valve grinding compound in the plug hole to help get a grip. Your engine needs oil to run. You must log in or register to reply here. I plan on torching it and slowly back it out with the breaker bar. $41.24. transfer and differentials. $17.79 $ 17. I did the transfer case no problem because Grease Monkey, who stripped the rear diff plug, also left the TC plug so loose it was leaking. I installed a new OEM drain bolt and tighten just enough so it won’t leak any gear oil. Reply. Glad to hear you go the bolt out. Mar 26, 2010 #1. Thanks. $8.25 $ 8. Front differential drain plug stuck on my 10m allen socket and new drain plug to replace it. I gotta say it was great seeing this sh!tty little fill plug twisting out. I've never torched anything before but I'm figuring this is an option. The oil then tends to oxidize under high temperatures. Got the idea from. Mix some up in a container that is not plastic. I pulled out a wired bolt. I think I just used the 1/2 drive without any attachments. Had to replace it due to damage I cause trying to remove it. About 50/50 ratio. I had the same issue with my rear diff, I even put my SnapOn 18v impact on it and it didn't budge. Held the chisel with some vice grips to avoid pounding my hand and waled away. The cheater bar on the end of the breaker bar was just deforming the hole as it wouldn't budge. (Densetsu), Re: I stripped my rear diff fill plug, how can I get it out? keep us posted, I'm sure you will have no problems now. It is the best concoction i have ever used on a rusty bolt. (02pathy), 240SX Forums | 180SX Forums | Silvia Forums, Sentra Forum / Infiniti G20 Forum / Pulsar / NX Forum, G35 Forum, G37 Forum, G25 Forum, Q40 Forum, G35 and G37 Suspension, Brakes, Wheels and Tires, Infiniti FX35 / FX45 / FX37 / FX50 / QX70 Forum, Nissan Tires, Wheels, Brakes and Suspension, SR20DE / SR20VE / SR20DET Forum (front drive). The main reason why an oil drain plug gets stuck is due to sludge. Search " " across the entire site Search " " in this forum Search " " in this discussion Advanced Search The proper socket size (24mm) ... Let me get this right.. $376.85 $ 376. Dorman 65240. Then I decided to give it a go with the rear, so I got a new 1/2 to 3/8 adaptor from harbor freight because it looked less round on the end than my husky ext. Material may not be copied or reprinted without written permission. Save Share. If you are lucky, you can basically drill out the old plug and clean the threads before replacing with new plug. Get it as soon as Wed , Dec 23. I keep all of my tools at our manufacturing shop and hopefully some retard will see it and NOT throw it away and 3. I did the same thing to my drain plug on a tundra. Use a magnet to make sure that all the metal shavings are removed from the differential housing. Its a poor design, as you can see from the new plug, there really isn't much surface area for the hex bit to grab even when its fresh from the factory. Well I dug around a bit more and found this video on youtube from wolf auto parts: ATF and Acetone. I stripped my rear diff fill plug, how can I get it out? After seeing how nasty my front diff. Either way, it was in there good. Have to used a new washer on both drain plugs. Buy a fresh replacement drain plug … What's weird is I tried breaking the front fill plug loose last week with 2 ft of 1/2" drive ext and a universal ext so I could get at it outside the wheel well. It'll happen on the front to btw. (fueler), Re: I stripped my rear diff fill plug, how can I get it out? I had a smooth bore where threads used to be! For the removal of the plug, try making your own removal tool, as per this page: Got my front differential plug out and changed the fluid today. The Brattons catalog doesn't appear to sell any specific wrench for this type of square hole to remove. (Yes, it is quite messy.) 05-28-2018, 11:17 AM The lower drain plug on my '31 Model A is stripped- I tried first with a 3/8 ratchet, and then I attempted to insert a flat head screwdriver in the gap next to the drive ratchet, since the 3/8 fitting on the ratchet has some play. I moved to the rear differential and noticed the fill plug was stripped already, but I still tried to get it out with 1/2" breaker and 3/8 adapter. i nearly stripped my drain plug aswell. Guy who worked on it before me stripped it. 1 decade ago . So after I drain the oil I figured I would stay with it since it worked. To explain this, you would take the sharp blade of the chisel and position it into the plug so it is facing to the outer edge of the plug where the threads are. The refill drain bolt came out easy. Sheesh, way to go pal. Discussion Starter • #1 • Sep 14, 2012. (JonathanPrem), Re: I stripped my rear diff fill plug, how can I get it out? How to remove a stuck transfer case drain plug. Sheesh, way to go pal. M15 x 1.5mm Oil Drain Plug Tap Thread Repair Kit 7Pcs Oil Pan Drain Thread Repair Tool Kit Oil Pan Screws Rethread Tool Compatible with Car Motorcycle Sump Gearbox BMW Toyota ST0087C. The previous owner failed to mention this - only that he changed the oil about 400 miles ago. I learned this trick from Allen heads. The 1/2" breaker is slightly small for the task, combined with the force neeed to break the thing loose - i wrapped tape around the 1/2" and it fit snug enough to get the thing out. Magic oil drain plug 500crew honda civic forum f650 munity How To Remove A Stripped Oil Drain PlugDiy Ist With Stripped Oil Drain Plug Renn Porsche Discussion ForumsI Have A Stripped Oil Drain Plug HelpStripped Oil Drain Plug Renn Porsche Discussion ForumsOil Pan Drain Plug Stripped North American MotoringRepair A Stripped Oil Drain Plug Ricks… Read More » Make sure to clean off the crap off the magnet on the drain plug. Final Words. Front differential fill plug that I also replaced. NM Lance, Dec 6, 2015 Thanks Jump to Latest Follow ... Then I flushed the diff out with CRC to remove any metal filings that may have been in there . Just drill the hole at the same height as the old plug in the cast port, and weld it on the cover. Are you gonna put a new plug in it since this one is messed up a little? How are you going to put a notch in a recessed bolt (the fill plug) and use the same method he did? I've had to do this a number of times on other problems just like yours. I tried PB Blaster but there is just nothing left for the hex bit to grip and because it is recessed you can't get channel locks or vise grips on it. Postby Empty V » Tue Oct 06, 2009 7:09 am, Postby JonathanPrem » Tue Oct 06, 2009 7:32 am, Postby Pwnin O'Brien » Tue Oct 06, 2009 7:43 am, Postby Empty V » Tue Oct 06, 2009 7:45 am, Postby Empty V » Tue Oct 06, 2009 7:47 am, Postby Pwnin O'Brien » Tue Oct 06, 2009 7:56 am, Postby Empty V » Tue Oct 06, 2009 7:58 am, Postby Empty V » Tue Oct 06, 2009 7:59 am, Postby sicwitit » Tue Oct 06, 2009 8:58 am, Postby Empty V » Tue Oct 06, 2009 9:03 am, Postby fueler » Tue Oct 06, 2009 10:07 am, Postby sicwitit » Tue Oct 06, 2009 10:12 am, Postby Empty V » Tue Oct 06, 2009 10:35 am, Postby sicwitit » Tue Oct 06, 2009 10:44 am, Postby Empty V » Tue Oct 06, 2009 10:48 am, Postby sicwitit » Tue Oct 06, 2009 10:51 am, Postby Densetsu » Tue Oct 06, 2009 11:12 am, Postby Andrew224 » Wed Oct 07, 2009 9:31 am, Postby Empty V » Wed Oct 07, 2009 12:23 pm, Postby Empty V » Wed Oct 07, 2009 12:27 pm, Postby Andrew224 » Wed Oct 07, 2009 1:12 pm, Postby Andrew224 » Wed Oct 07, 2009 1:15 pm, Postby 02pathy » Wed Oct 07, 2009 1:32 pm, Postby Empty V » Fri Oct 09, 2009 1:19 pm, Postby sicwitit » Fri Oct 09, 2009 1:28 pm, Postby Empty V » Sun Oct 11, 2009 7:31 pm, Return to “Nissan Pathfinder Forum / Infiniti QX4 Forum”. I did the same thing to my drain plug on a tundra. he can't do that as it isn't his drain plug thats bad its the fill plug thats bad. Discussion Starter • #1 • Sep 20, 2016. stripped rear diff ... FLUID TRANSFER PUMP TO REMOVE AND REPLACE THE GEAR OIL ? We have also got to know about removing a stuck oil drain the traditional ways and tools to use. I bought my truck back in Feb. and have only needed to change the oil twice. GM has issued a TSB #99-04-21-001 to discuss methods to remove stuck transfer case drain plug. A stripped oil drain plug can lead to major engine failure, so take a moment to learn about the best practices for avoiding it and what your options are for repair if it’s too late. I noticed that there was an oil leak from the oil drain plug under the bike. First thing I did was buy a new one from toyota. I thought mine was stripped, but I tried an impact and there was enough left to grab and the vibration knocked it loose. 4.5 out of 5 stars 2. Having a stripped oil pan drain plug is a very common problem on today’s vehicles. Anybody have any ideas of what to do here? 99. Take a ball peen hammer and hit the plug dead on, until the 3/8 drive has to be pounded into the plug. I had no issues draining the rear differential and the transfer case. Notch it with a grinder and hit it with a hammer and chisel. It's been a while since I've gripped a hockey stick. The hammer moves the metal into the hole . Tiny Bolt, Major Disaster. Cool. 89. I also torque it to spec of 48lbs so as not to over tighten again. Yeah that woulda sucked! Jump to Latest ... removed front diff drain plug no problem , went to remove the fill plug even having the correct metric allen head socket , it just twisted the aluminum drain plug allen hole . I highly suggest the torch method on that filler plug before you round it out too. The IS350 uses 90341-18060 fill plug with our 12157-10010 fill plug gasket (encouraging) but I don't know if the threads are the same. A stripped oil pan drain plug can be especially frustrating because it will leave your oil drain plug loose causing a constant leak. ... On my 11 X the front drain plug is on the bottom of the diff housing with a small drain hole in the "welded on skid plate"! Jump to Latest ... have a brand new torque wrench that I would have to assume is in calibration and the manual said to torque that little drain plug to 66 inch pounds + or - 4 ... shaft attached and a cutoff wheel and cut a slot in the allen plug so you can use a standard flat head screwdriver to remove it. If you try to drill through it or anything of the sort then you risk getting metal shavings in your differential. (W O T), Re: I stripped my rear diff fill plug, how can I get it out? Oh I see, allen bolt, if its stripped completely, your probly gonna have to drill it out and retap, no big deal, just need the right sizes. 11,144 Posts #8 • Mar 31, 2011. Yah , the plug was boogered on the 94 when I went to check it. Here are ten ways to help remove problem fasteners. Only 5 left in stock - order soon. During oxidation, the molecules of engine oil break down. ZOK New Oil Drain Plug Remover,Magnetic Strong Oil Drain Plug Tool Remover Wrench Against Scald Sump Plug Removal Tool. Probably a round plug with either a 3/8 or a 1/2 inch square hole … I used Fueler's idea with the electrical tape over the end and it fit great. Then I took a good heavy hammer and a new POS cheap ass 3/4" chisel and beat that nut off. Install a 1/2 pipe plug and you've got a drain. In addition to a metal pipe plug, use a drill bit or 1/8-inch pipe tap in order to tap the hole. One of the biggest frustrations when disassembling a vehicle for restoration, or even repair, is the dreaded seized or stripped bolt. Both front plugs seemed to be very rusted and difficult to take off so I put new ones in. Performance Tool W54289 VW Audi Oil Drain Plug Tool . I sprayed some penetrating oil on and let it sit a few hours. I can see why people on the forum are so adamant about fluid changes ie. If it will not move, tap the vice grips with a hammer until it begins to turn. Your engine needs oil to run. Have to use a cold chisel and a hammer to removed it. But here I've found the opposite to be more likely. you can also purchase a cover with a plug installed, or put a plug in your cover. do it the easy way, just have a square fitting welded to it. No luck. Wanted to check the diff oil. So having a stuck, rounded, or stripped oil drain plug is not such a big problem. Probably your only option is to heat it up and try to back it out. Step 3 - Differential Drain Plug Pipe Tap. The lower drain plug on my '31 Model A is stripped- I tried first with a 3/8 ratchet, and then I attempted to insert a flat head screwdriver in the gap next to the drive ratchet, since the 3/8 fitting on the ratchet has some play. Administrator. So I picked up a new bike today. The 1/2" breaker is slightly small for the task, combined with the force neeed to break the thing loose - i wrapped tape around the 1/2" and it fit snug enough to get the thing out. The molecules mix with the dirt in the engine coming from comb… The fluid was dark and smelt like sulfur/rotten eggs. (Empty V), Re: I stripped my rear diff fill plug, how can I get it out? Source(s): https://shorte.im/a78AQ. Got my new rear today but the drain plug WON'T BUDGE! There were no metal chunks or shards, just a lot of stuff on magnet. Today must have been my day. I did a search on the thread and couldn’t find anything addressing this. I sprayed it with pb blaster and applied some heat and still won’t budge. maybe just take it to an exhaust shop, tell then the problem, and give them the cheap extension (autozone comes to mind), if they are nice enough, they should help you out. That formation around the oil drain plug makes it hard to remove it using the traditional way. Hopefully this time it'll go a little smoother. Weld a nut on it, out anti seize on threads and you'll never have that problem again. Rear differential drain plug thread strip. Thread starter bobs409; Start date Mar 26, 2010; bobs409 . The fill plug is in the front, by the yoke. Of course i put my nearly stripped drain plug right back in … Somewhat of a moment of victory. When i did mine. So far, I've tried everything. Removing a stripped drain plug is a simple task if approached correctly. The part in question is on a front miter box (differential equivilent) on a '72 Rokon 2wd motorcycle I'm working on :grinpimp:. I decided I'd have to take the wheel off so I could bungee strap the wrench in a way to keep it from slipping off the bolt head so I could use a 5ft breaker bar to break the bolt loose. Why not just loosen the cover to drain it and fill it from the top plug opening? I then drill a hole large enough to thread a bolt to use as a "second" plug. I finished up the trannie filter no problems. DAMN. First, my front fill plug just came out like butter. I'm thinking if you had that much trouble with the fill plug, you might need to just to be safe. I stripped the hex 10mm drain nut on the front differential. Rear differential plug stripped- how to remove? How to remove a stripped or rounded oil drain plug YouTube. Can someone please advise? We have had a glance at how to remove stuck oil drain plug and the suitable tools to use when removing your oil drain plug. This easy trick has worked well for me on different vehicles to open the drain plug easy-peezy. I had to order it from the dealer/stealer cost about $10 bucks. Here's a pic of my cheater bar. M14x1.25 spark plug thread repair kit BIG-SERT p/n 5141E. The TSB applies to 1998-99 Chevrolet and GMC K1-1 Suburban, Utility Models, 1998-99 Oldsmobile Bravada with NOV136 or 246 transfer case. The previous owner failed to mention this - only that he changed the oil about 400 miles ago. In fact, I heard it is very common to have difficulty draining the front differential. The drain plug was easy with the torch and breaker bar. If you can get to it, you can use a chisel and hammer to push it round although you will only get the edges. 0 0. Sorry about that... Good call on trying the fill plug first. Not that much elbow grease either, I barely gave it that last snug, it never tightened just spun out. The last time I went to a repair shop (back in 2001) the dip shits stripped my oil … Stripped front diff drain plug...suggestions? Pulled it out tried a oem one from my spare 450 motor. (DO NOT put the chisel so it is straight into the middle of the plug! Indeed. I'll be trying to pull it out this Sunday. Here are some of the tools that jimthecarguy useshttps://www.amazon.com/shop/jimthecarguyIrwin bolt extractor . i nearly stripped my drain plug aswell. 1. it helps with grip 2. Welding a bolt to it would be the guaranteed way to get them loose, but trying with the torx socket wouldn't hurt. Driving the extension into the hole puts the metal back where it belongs. I ahd the chisiel cut into the drain plug good enuf to stay in place. I also did it after driving so the metal was warm. At 01:13 PM 3/7/04 -0800, Dave Plantz wrote: >" I was wondering if you might know how to remove the rear end oil drain plug." Hey guys need some suggestions on how to remove a stripped front diff drain plug. Need so help. As you feel the drain plug begin to loosen, wedge a flathead screwdriver between the plug and the oil pan to pry it out. Irwin sells some really good stripped bolt extractors same size as a normal socket would be. The PO had rounded out the hex recess in the plug, and I wasn't able to get a bite w/ the proper sized key. Tool for Removing Drain Plug from gearbox and differential -- TS-204. Step 1. This one is an "outy", square top bolt sticking out, not the recessed type. However, if you accidentally strip your drain plug, it may seem impossible to remove. Transmission fluid drain bolt is often too tight. Rear diff drain plug stripped. First thing I did was buy a new one from toyota. I torched it and tried the breaker bar and it still wouldn't budge. I couldn't quite see which it was because of the oil / rust and damage. The drain plugs in these transfer cases are made from aluminum and have a ¼” square drive recess. It has a recessed, allen-headed, steel filler plug (1/4") that I've been unable to remove from a cast aluminum housing . He then used the air hammer with a large flat head like bit on it and slowly walked it out. Order a new drain plug for your vehicle prior to removing the stripped plug so you have a replacement on hand. The sludge forms around the drain plug because the oil in the engine has exceeded its oil change time. You can purchase all of these items at an auto parts store or a hardware store. I picked one model (IS350) from the cross-reference list to find where it applies; it's the front diff drain plug, using the same 90430-24003 copper gasket as our Tundra drain plug does. Cars and truck built in the 80s and 90s often had steel oil pans that were made of strong thick steel that rarely got stripped out. You can pick up Twist sockets At your local auto parts store such as AutoZone NAPA Pep Boys or harbor freight 94 Posts . I tried to tighten the plug, and realized that its been stripped - it just keeps spinning, never getting tighter. I ahd the chisiel cut into the drain plug good enuf to stay in place. I noticed that there was an oil leak from the oil drain plug under the bike. Need to weld in a bung for plug. Well I did the rear diff. All that is required is a few tools and 10 minutes of spare time. This plug uses a crush washer that I also got from the stealership. Nissan / Infiniti Truck, Crossover and SUV Forums, Nissan Pathfinder Forum / Infiniti QX4 Forum. The fluid was black and there was a layer of metal mud on the magnet, not to happy to see that. Anonymous. You are using an out of date browser. I had to remove the entire skid plate because the protruding bolt would not clear enough to remove. Apparently there were at least two different square hole patterns used during MGA production. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. So I picked up a new bike today. Get it as soon as Tue, Jan 12. OEMTOOLS 25374 Drain Plug Socket Set | Remove Oil Drain Plugs, Transfer Cases, Differential Housing Drains, More | Includes a Full Suite of Hex and Square Metric Sockets 4.7 out of 5 stars 137. I'd try and find a cheap one, 1/2'' of coarse, it doesnt have to be completely snug, thats what the welder is for. So I was attempting to change my rear diff oil and the first thing I did was strip the hell out of my fill plug. There is a lot of metal around the drain plug, I am sure you can tap it and put a larger diameter plug (or a cut-off bolt) in its place. So I torched it again and hooked up the impact gun. Information Copyright © 2000-2019 by NICOclub, all rights reserved. Get it as soon as Mon, Dec 28. Well I thought the socket slipped off the bolt head when I tried breaking the last time. (Andrew224), Re: I stripped my rear diff fill plug, how can I get it out? How would one go about removing a drain plug like this? Arrives before Christmas Only 12 left in stock - order soon. Hey guys, I tried to remove my crank case plug today to drain the fluids and the plug decided it was going to sit tight. I,m new here, so I'm probably missing something. 3/4"x 36" galvanized pipe and the tape on it is probably worth more then the pipe. Built up a short extension and put my long 3/8" drive wrench on it. http://gmtnation.com/forums/topic/11496-what-is-your-favorite-penetrating-oil/?hl=acetone#entry287608, http://store.snapon.com/Multispline-Extractors-Set-Extractor-Multi-Spline-25-pcs--P644746.aspx, http://www.irwin.com/Tools/browse/screw-bolt-extractors/bolt-extractors, http://www.ebay.com/itm/Differential-Cover-Weld-On-Magnetic-Oil-Drain-Plug-Kit-/190364738385, http://parts.nalleygmc.com/productSearch.aspx?searchTerm=12479377, http://mgaguru.com/mgtech/tools/ts204.htm, http://www.summitracing.com/int/search/part-type/drain-plug-kits. This plug uses a copper washer that you need from the dealer. 79. Heat is good - you may need quite a lot - a really long bar used carefully will help if you have enough room. 5% coupon applied at checkout Save 5% with coupon. 25. I wrapped it in gaff tape for 3 reasons. today. Or weld two so it can be filled and drained without removing the cover. 85. I ended up having to take my truck to the shop and have them use power tools to remove the front differential drain plug, after I stripped it. They are a hell of allot cheaper then a new oil pan. I decided to tack weld a short 9/16 bolt into the stripped out plug and removed it with a regular socket. It very well could but I can't say I have ever tried to use an impact tool on to hammer recessed plugs free. Held the chisel with some vice grips to avoid pounding my hand and waled away. just a lil tip will not apply to your case but for future reference, wire brush is your friend use it along with some penetraing oil, if you could of fit an impact gun in there it might help but i would put penetrading oil and let it sit for atleast a day, i have a 3/4' x 4ft galvanized pipe that i use with a 1/2'' ratchet for that stuff, the torch should work well too maybe for like 30 -45 seconds should be good enough, i am talking the lil propane torch. Cleaned the dirt out of the fill plug and inserted the 10mm allen. The trick here is to first go at a direct angle and then start to angle the hammer so you will back off the plug. its the easiest and quickest way. Damn thing was on so freaking tight. I went to have my Exhaust finished and had him weld in the 1/2" extension. 572 Posts . Just to chime in, I don't think using the chisel method will work for your fill plug as is is recessed. I wish I was there to remove the stubborn stripped internal metric Allan head or Torx bolt. Well the filler/drain bolt from the factory are around 36 ft/lbs tight. Unfortunately it was too late as it seems the threads on the inside of the plug itself have been stripped. NICOclub's Nissan forums and Infiniti forums and all affiliated sites are the property of HDS Holdings, Inc. It's nice not having to go to a shop over a darn fill plug. I tried to tighten the plug, and realized that its been stripped - it just keeps spinning, never getting tighter. I know they didn't have to remove the pan to install it as that involves dropping the front differential and driveshaft. If you can find it, its just a square plug that fits into the hole, and is like 1.5-2" long, weld it in and the other end is sticking out, you then crank that with a huge adjustable and some heat... you can try a 3" extension. Simple stripped drain plug reapair 99 simple stripped drain plug reapair 99 faq s fumoto oil drain valves how to remove a stripped oil drain plug How To Remove A Stripped Oil Drain PlugDiy Ist With Stripped Oil Drain Plug Renn Porsche Discussion ForumsI Have A Stripped Oil Drain Plug HelpFixing Stripped Oil Drain Thre… Read More » Here's some more pics of the old plugs and new ones. My mechanic tried to get mine off it stripped and was rusted pretty bad. Hopefully it's not a big deal. The allen wrench stripped the head so now I can't get the plug out. Removing bolts with rounded heads, stripped threads, frozen, or even broken flush with the material like the one shown here, can be a real challenge. Well, I could of sworn I read someone's post stating they used a air hammer on the rear diff on the other site. Remove the back cover to drain. He welded a bolt to it and the bolt broke off close to the base like filling the original drain plug head making it stick out some. Of course i put my nearly stripped drain plug right back in … Apparently there were at least two different square hole patterns used during MGA production. Differential Plug. FREE Shipping on orders over $25 shipped by Amazon. JavaScript is disabled. Thank you! The lower drain plug on my '31 Model A is stripped- I tried first with a 3/8 ratchet, and then I attempted to insert a flat head screwdriver in the gap next to the Step 2. I destroyed my fill plug, and now my cover has a welded in bung at the proper height for a level check and fill. Well I got it out! Try wedging a small flat-blade screwdriver between the differential and the head of the drain plug as you turn it. When you put … Don’t forget to remove the fill plug to help it drain better and you may need to use a piece of wire or awl to clear the debris from the hole. The oil drain plug is a threaded bolt made from a soft metal (like aluminum) with a sealing gasket tightened to the bottom or side of the engine oil pan. Is it a bolt you use a allen key on or a regular socket? are you having problems with it too, or have you not touched it yet? I want to remove this thing and try to tap in an oversize plug in it's place. 4.1 out of 5 stars 11. Any techniques to remove the front differential drain plug after the torx stripped out? How to remove a stuck differential drain plug? It would have been nearly impossible for the exhaust guy to have welded it in perfectly straight so I couldn't go full force with the impact wrench regardless. Then I took a good heavy hammer and a new POS cheap ass 3/4" chisel and beat that nut off. I've done the same thing on removeable covers when someone stripped off the normal drain/fill plug. N'T say I have though, sorry bar on the inside of the plug out it did n't.. Allen key on or a hardware store two different square hole patterns used MGA. Fluid was dark and smelt like sulfur/rotten eggs shavings are removed from differential! 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