Attempted the differential fluid change. and failed. Please advise.
11-28-2003, 10:10 AM
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[QUOTE]Originally posted by 3ngin33r1
I can't offer anymore advice that what has already been given other than next time, take the fill bolt out before the drain bolt.
I can't offer anymore advice that what has already been given other than next time, take the fill bolt out before the drain bolt.
11-28-2003, 10:32 AM
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damn, same thing happen to me yesterday. I completed the oil, tranny, coolant, and the diff, but when i got to it i didnt have a 23mm close end torque wrench. I sprayed it with wd-40 and used a robo grip crap where i finally got it to break free after tons of attempts. the bolt is still ok exept for slight dmg but nothing to worry bout. I guess the only good thing to do is use the right tools.
11-28-2003, 11:19 AM
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i used a vice grip, basicly i made it so tight to the point i almost had my eyes pop out of my sockets when i was clamping it. then i took a hammer and hit the vice wrench and sure enough it came off in one wack.
11-28-2003, 11:42 AM
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I got it off !!! THANKS EVERYONE for your advices !!! and a special big thanks to viper for his write up.
I went to Sears, got the 23MM combination wrench, and used all 200 lbs of pure korean kimchi fury and broke the nut free.
I used the open ended side of the wrench because I was afraid of stripping the nut with a closed end side. And it was very hard to squeeze adequate amount of oil, so I made a quick run and got another bottle of mobil 1 75w90, and I blew the final .2 qt of oil with my mouth and almost ended up swallowing a whole bunch. lol. this job made me feel like a total novice. phew... i even installed NOS on my other car but this was TUFF ! haha. its drizzling now but i'm gonna go take my s2k for a drive now !
I went to Sears, got the 23MM combination wrench, and used all 200 lbs of pure korean kimchi fury and broke the nut free.
I used the open ended side of the wrench because I was afraid of stripping the nut with a closed end side. And it was very hard to squeeze adequate amount of oil, so I made a quick run and got another bottle of mobil 1 75w90, and I blew the final .2 qt of oil with my mouth and almost ended up swallowing a whole bunch. lol. this job made me feel like a total novice. phew... i even installed NOS on my other car but this was TUFF ! haha. its drizzling now but i'm gonna go take my s2k for a drive now !
11-28-2003, 12:34 PM
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Any video of all this?
Valvoline makes a pump that should fit the Mobil bottle as well. About $6 I think. It's a lot easier than trying to get the bottle high enough to make the squeeze technique work. Leaves no aftertaste in your mouth either.
Valvoline makes a pump that should fit the Mobil bottle as well. About $6 I think. It's a lot easier than trying to get the bottle high enough to make the squeeze technique work. Leaves no aftertaste in your mouth either.
11-28-2003, 02:11 PM
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I would recommend a 45 deg offset box end wrench. 23mm.
As Xviper said, the longer the fill plug is in there, the harder it will be to break loose. It is a physical phenomenon of dissimilar metals - they actually tend to exchange atoms, and will "gall" together.
Every aspiring mechanic is taught always to loosen the fill plug first.
As Xviper said, the longer the fill plug is in there, the harder it will be to break loose. It is a physical phenomenon of dissimilar metals - they actually tend to exchange atoms, and will "gall" together.
Every aspiring mechanic is taught always to loosen the fill plug first.
