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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: Jamie123 on 28 May 2004, 08:55

Title: Gearbox Drain Plug
Post by: Jamie123 on 28 May 2004, 08:55

I seem to be having an amazing amount of grief of getting the gearbox drain plug undone!! I don't suppose anyone else has experienced this??

I have the right tool... but the plug doesn't seem to budge!! btw I've soaked it the ol' trusty WD40 overnight and that still doesn't seem to loosen it!! Any ideas??

btw the car's a 95 16v.

Cheers.

Title: Re:Gearbox Drain Plug
Post by: mrwotto on 28 May 2004, 17:13

try some pentratation oil, ya shud be able to get it from most diy / motor factors

Title: Re:Gearbox Drain Plug
Post by: mk1 on 28 May 2004, 19:11

I know this sounds daft, tighten until it moves then undo.
Steve

Title: Re:Gearbox Drain Plug
Post by: mrwotto on 28 May 2004, 20:21

or shock the socket and ratchet ( or whatever tool u got to remove it) with a hammer in the undo direction :)

Title: Re:Gearbox Drain Plug
Post by: golfvr6 on 29 May 2004, 16:01

Get a decent size breaker bar on it.
The chances are it will not of come out in its life so it will need plenty of leverage to move it.

Title: Re:Gearbox Drain Plug
Post by: Jamie123 on 31 May 2004, 09:42

Cheers for the response guys.... I'll give it go today and let you know!!!