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09-30-2008, 08:44 AM
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Transmission drain plug problems
I was getting ready to do my first "drain and fill" on the transmission and ran into a couple of problems...
I can't seem to fit any of my sockets/ratchets onto the plug because the heat shield on the cat is in the way. Is this right, or am I after the wrong plug? Also, when I did get a wrench on there it seemed like I was stripping it away rather than loosening it any. The local tranny shop that did the flush years ago probably impact wrenched it on there too tight. Not sure if I can even get it off, and then if I do, I'll probably need a new plug. What size is it?
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09-30-2008, 11:34 AM
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Re: Transmission drain plug problems
It's the plug in the big square pan just ahead of the main cat. If she's really not coming, an option is to remove the pan and drain that way. Very messy, but hey, that's how most American vehicles do it! Just remember to replace the gasket.
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#3
09-30-2008, 02:12 PM
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Re: Transmission drain plug problems
You may have to use a wrench, I think its a 17mm....... I just did mine a week ago and used a ratchet and socket, the exhaust moves slightly since its hung with rubber spacers. If needed you can tap the wrench with a hammer to get it loose.... and dont forget lefty looset righty tighty lol
Oh yeah id find a 6 point wrench rather than a 12 point since theres much less chance of stripping. (Hexagon shape instead of a star shape)
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#4
09-30-2008, 10:24 PM
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Re: Transmission drain plug problems
You should not have that much of a problem with it. Are you sure you have the right plug?
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#5
09-30-2008, 11:13 PM
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Re: Transmission drain plug problems
Yeah mine was pretty hard too, I know what he means by it being so close to the exhaust..... often times when you have a stuck plug, its more effective to tap it loose rather than try to muscle it. It wont damage the plug just make sure to use a 6-point socket when you do it. Good luck!
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#6
10-01-2008, 12:27 AM
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Re: Transmission drain plug problems
It might also need a breaker bar.
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. Earl .... ... .... ><SVX(*> Subaru Ambassador [COLOR=”silver”]1992 Tri Color L[/COLOR] ~45K (06/91) #2430 1992 Dark Teal LS-L ~184K (05/91) #0739 1992 Claret LS-L ~196K (05/91) #0831 1992 Pearl LS-L ~103K (06/91) #1680 1992 Pearl LS-L ~151K (06/91) #2229 1992 Dark Teal LS ~150K (07/91) #3098 (parts car) 1992 White LS-L ~139K (08/92) #6913 1993 25th AE ~98K (02/93) #164 1993 25th AE ~58K (02/93) #176 1993 25th AE ~107K (02/93) #215 1993 25th AE ~162K (02/93) #223 1994 Laguna Blue Pearl LSi ~124K (1/94) #2408 1994 Laguna Blue Pearl LSi ~144K (10/93) #1484 1994 Laguna Blue Pearl LSi ~68K (10/93) #1525 1994 Barcelona Red LSi ~46K (02/94) #2624 1994 Pearl LSi ~41K (12/93) #1961 1995 Bordeaux Pearl LSi ~70K (02/95) #855 1996 Polo Green LSi ~95K (03/96) #872 1997 Bordeaux Pearl LSi ~55K (08/96) #097 2003 Brilliant Red LS1 Convertible ~29K (04/03) #8951 1999 Magnetic Red LS1 Coupe ~33K (04/99) #6420 My Email | Old Locker | New Locker | Picture of 15 of the 19
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