Re: removal of axle fill plug

Posted by Rusty O\'Toole On 2009/11/23 12:07:06

Sounds like an ordinary pipe plug to me. Here is a trick for removing them.

They are usually sized to match a 3/8 drive or 1/2 drive socket. So take a 12 point socket and drive it onto the plug BACKWARD. Then stick your ratchet or breaker bar into the socket.

This gives enough purchase to remove the most stubborn pipe plug especially if you heat it red first.

When you replace the plug put a wrapping of teflon plumber's tape on it. Then you don't have to reef it down till hell won't have it to stop leaks.