transfer case? - Page 2

kokopelli · 06-03-2008, 12:28 PM

Yes.. I had forgotten about that. Good catch.. I've even driven a smaller (tiny bit) socket on and just thrown both the socket and bolt away afterwards.

I've also seen people weld stuff on problem plugs and bolts to get them out/off.

Either way.. One thing to remember is that if you have any damage at all to the plug/bolt, you should replace it later.. That is is/when you manage to get it out/off.. Ron

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BMThiker previously said:

another trick I've heard is to take your "sacraficial" socket and put it socket side down on a belt sander to take off the rounded lip on the socket edges. This takes some of the slop out and should allow the socket to fully seat over the drain/fill plug head.

**outinthewoods** · 06-03-2008, 01:18 PM

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Fjamming previously said:

Have you tried using the jack handle?

I thought about that, but it got to the point where I felt like I was doing more harm then good.

It's still in decent shape, but not enough to maintain a hold.

the thing that gets me is I'm the one that screwed it on.... I should be able to get it off!

maybe a wrench will work.. i don't know any ideas?

kokopelli · 06-03-2008, 01:23 PM

Sometimes a wrench works better than a socket, if you can keep it very flat on the plug. Just curious; did you use a new gasket/washer and what did you torque it too? Ron

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outinthewoods previously said:

I thought about that, but it got to the point where I felt like I was doing more harm then good.

It's still in decent shape, but not enough to maintain a hold.

the thing that gets me is I'm the one that screwed it on.... I should be able to get it off!

maybe a wrench will work.. i don't know any ideas?

**DEWFPO** · 06-03-2008, 08:28 PM

I just bought some Freeze Off (CRC) at NAPA today, you could try hitting the bolt with that and while it's still cold lock a big vice grip on it and give the handle a good sharp rap. It should pop loose. Obviously, make sure you have a new bolt and gasket ready before you do that however.

DEWFPO

**outinthewoods** · 06-03-2008, 09:37 PM

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kokopelli previously said:

Sometimes a wrench works better than a socket, if you can keep it very flat on the plug. Just curious; did you use a new gasket/washer and what did you torque it too? Ron

The bolt I could not get off (notice the past tense

) was the original. I had taken it off once before, and I am pretty sure I torqued it to the specs I think 26 or 36lbs??

When I went to the dealer to get new washers, I tried to pick up spare bolts, for front and rear and transfer, figuring I'd need em at some point. They only had one in stock.

so I took it up to the shop by my house and said please, and they got if off for me. Of course I went home, went to change the oil, only to find out the drain plug it torqued to tight to.... sob

I wonder if my torque wrench is junk (it's the one from tirerack) or what. I don't think I would have torqued these bolts this tight.

Fjamming · 06-04-2008, 12:44 AM

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outinthewoods previously said:

I thought about that, but it got to the point where I felt like I was doing more harm then good.

It's still in decent shape, but not enough to maintain a hold.

the thing that gets me is I'm the one that screwed it on.... I should be able to get it off!

maybe a wrench will work.. i don't know any ideas?

I know you've already gotten it off, but in the future, the long handle (jack) will allow you to work on it with more control. No jerking, no hammering, and less chance of a slip. Worth a shot.

malecitron · 06-04-2008, 12:56 AM

i allways change my rear diff and front diff and tranfer at 5000 miles....its makes me sleep better at night pluse after offroading a cadiz and archer thats why....

**1911** · 06-04-2008, 07:21 AM

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outinthewoods previously said:

I wonder if my torque wrench is junk (it's the one from tirerack) or what. I don't think I would have torqued these bolts this tight.

Use anti-seize on the plug threads; they will come out easy next time.

jayman · 06-04-2008, 10:12 AM

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outinthewoods previously said:

Of course I went home, went to change the oil, only to find out the drain plug it torqued to tight

I usually go by feel with those sort of bolts. That is, once the bolt head/gasket makes contact with the machined face, I go "snug" and no more. I have snapped off small fasteners using a calibrated torque wrench, so there is a lot to be said for using the old-fashioned "tight but not too tight" philosophy

You have to be careful with aluminum or magnesium cases, if you strip out the threads then you need a heli-coil or other thread repair

**bugs1961** · 06-10-2008, 11:07 AM

Man A Fre sells fill and drain plugs that use a 10mm allen socket. They are nearly flush with the housing and are unlikely to get damaged on the trail. I've used them for years and they work great. Just $2 or $3 each and should last a lifetime.
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