Re: [DML] Tranny filler plug frozen

[Martin Gutkowski <webmaster@xxxx>]

If I remember correctly, the filler plug is on the right side, about 3/4 
the way up - it has a square head, and access is good. Surely you can 
get an open ended spanner to it and enough leverage? I didn't have any 
problem with mine and with only 2500 miles from new and a long period in 
storage, it had probably not been removed since the box was manufactured

I would disagree that heating it would initially help - letting it 
subsequently cool may help. Usually you heat the surrounding area to 
make it expand from the jammed thread, but in this case, the surrounding 
area is the gearbox case and as such would make a wonderful heat sink!. 
Can you get hold of some dry ice? If you're worried about using a flame, 
have a go at substantially COOLING the plug to make it contract.

Personally I wouldn't worry about the careful and directed use of a 
blowtorch under there. The heat from a butane flame is extremely 
localised. You'l most likely create a fair amount of smoke from all the 
penetrating oil and WD40 you've put on it though!

Martin
#1458

Joe Thome wrote:

> Many thanks for that idea. I may end up having to try that but I'd like to
> do it without using a flame to avoid a possible explosion and/or fire.
> Wouldn't you say that an explosion and/or fire could occur using that
> method? What procedure could I follow to make that procedure safe?