[Shop-talk] Differential drain plug

Pat Horne patintexas at icloud.com
Tue Feb 20 10:04:50 MST 2018


Robert, I’d try using an 8-point socket on it. A few short hits with an impact using the socket should make it even easier. 

Never tried heat on that plug so I can’t say. 

Peace,
Pat

Pat Horne 
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On Feb 20, 2018, at 8:16 AM, Robert Nogueira <nogera at me.com> wrote:

The drain plug (pipe thread)on my differential is frozen in place and the square stem ( used to undo the plug )is starting to round off.
Any suggestions on getting it to break loose? Is the mass of the axle too large for heat to be effective?
Thanks for any suggestions.

Bob Nogueira ( wondering how something totally soaked in oil freezes up)
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