Inkjets1 said:

@Gazbo ….. well I have managed to get that dam plug out with a little help from a friend. It was totally mangled up and someone had used a screw driver on it several times by the look of it, when removing it before. The rubber seal had broke as well, although it looks like most of it was still there, just split. Had to use mole grips in the end. Glad I got a replacement one first.
Checked the oil and appeared bone dry Some residue on the inside of the casing but nothing on the end of your finger.
All filled up again now and booked in to have the prop seal done in a couple of weeks. My mechanic also said he will check the breather pipes as well, as these can block and cause the oil to be forced out passed the prop seal.
Hopefully, another job ticked off the list.... Cheers for your help and all the others who chipped in...

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