Gearbox oil drain plug

winny · Post by **winny** » Thu Nov 11, 2004 3:06 pm

Hi all,

Has anyone out there managed to buy a tool to remove the gearbox drain plug without moving the exhaust?

I was using a bolt with some nuts welded on but seem to have lost it (not ideal anyway).

John

Gromit · Post by **Gromit** » Thu Nov 11, 2004 3:52 pm

John - what I did many moons ago (and I believe Peter did too) was buy a large Allen key and saw the end off it, about 10-15mm's worth. Then you can use a spanner of the same size to turn the drain bolt.

carlk · Post by **carlk** » Thu Nov 11, 2004 4:47 pm

If you are cutting the allen key, cut the short end off about half way and it will fit in on its own.