use a propane torch on it, like the ones plumbers useRoyDaGeneral wrote: ↑Sat Jul 20, 2019 9:04 pmI was able to make a shimmy, shown here, and mounted it onto 1/2 extension and it fit just right, but I could not get plug to budge. I used my heat gun too, but it was a no go.
no problem with that, I've done it many times. Just make sure while you are lifting the breaker bar it is going straight up and not shifting so the tool doesn't slip out of drain plug and round it out.RoyDaGeneral wrote: ↑Thu Jul 25, 2019 12:34 pmI'm thinking of using my small hydraulic jack to tackle the stuck drain plug. I will make a piece of hard wood to place between jack lifting head and the breaker bar I just got to create a secure fit. Basically, I'd be unscrewing plug using truck's weight. Does anyone see a problem with this plan!
They make special thread sealants for diffs.RoyDaGeneral wrote: ↑Fri Aug 16, 2019 1:40 pmI've been gone for a couple of weeks, reason this post has gone to sleep. Well, I found there is very little seepage out of drain plug, like one weeping drop. Now, if I change the diff oil, and don't need to torque too hard, what will prevent it from future seepage?
Thanks rgk! I recently picked up some thread sealant and got it done and it appears very well sealed now.rgk wrote: ↑Sat Sep 14, 2019 10:06 amThey make special thread sealants for diffs.RoyDaGeneral wrote: ↑Fri Aug 16, 2019 1:40 pmI've been gone for a couple of weeks, reason this post has gone to sleep. Well, I found there is very little seepage out of drain plug, like one weeping drop. Now, if I change the diff oil, and don't need to torque too hard, what will prevent it from future seepage?