Stuck Torx gearbox filler plug TD5

DerekT · May 11, 2013

Having got round to doing a complete Oil change, all went well until it came to Gearbox Filler plug. Searches told me this was a t55 torx and while it does fit, there is not enough depth to get a good hold. Just will not budge. Anyone else with the same problem? and preferrably a solution!

jabber · May 13, 2013

Had that issue at first, but then cleaned out the torx for a better fit. It had a bunch of gunk in it.

You could replace the torx bolt with one from an LT trans, I believe... Best to double check that fact for accuracy, though.

DerekT · May 13, 2013

Will try cleaning out the torx bolt next weekend. There is not much depth in the bolt so it may be gunked. Will happily change th bolt if only I could get the bl**dy yhing out@

storm99 · May 13, 2013

I hope you havent emptied the GB yet! Eek.

Dr_evil · May 13, 2013

Or rounded the torx plug off!

fanatic · May 13, 2013

clean it out and tap with hammer may help free it-if you get stuck there are several medieval alternatives

DerekT · May 14, 2013

storm99 said:
I hope you havent emptied the GB yet! Eek.

Fortunately I read a previous post and did not empty first !!

Will try again when I am back home this weekend. Yes I am concerned re rounding off the torx bolt. May have to resort to fanatics medieval methods.

timtheenchanteruk · May 14, 2013

my propper torx bit goes right in on my R380, prolly full of crap.

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