hutchwilco Posted September 4, 2010 Share Posted September 4, 2010 I've just replaced the CV joints in my 88 N13 Pulsar and now want to refill the manual trans oil, but have found the filler plug is well and truly stuck - it's an inset 3/8" plug and I've bent the 3/8" part of two bars, plus torqued the 3/8" piece completely off my 1/2" to 3/8" adapter. I've tried CRC, and heating it up with a gas torch, as well as giving it a good tap with a hammer. (it's flush with the housing though so not too easy) It's at the front of the engine about level with the bottom of the radiator so there's only about 15cm clearance - not enough for an impact driver (I don't even have one anyway) I'm at my wits end and need to move this car because the access road to the property is being closed permanently soon. Does anyone have any advice? I wonder if I should try to drill it out and find a replacement plug? Appreciate any words of advice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valiant Posted September 4, 2010 Share Posted September 4, 2010 Yeah those nissan ones can be shits for sticking. Take your speedo drive out and put the oil in through there, You will have to guesstimate the amount. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Posted September 4, 2010 Share Posted September 4, 2010 You will have to guesstimate the amount. / find out how much the gearbox holds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJZ Posted September 4, 2010 Share Posted September 4, 2010 You could try welding a big nut to it, if you have welding facilities handy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ eskie coupe Posted September 4, 2010 Share Posted September 4, 2010 If all elese fails drill it out and helicoil it, theres only so much you can do with a stuck nut Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hutchwilco Posted September 4, 2010 Author Share Posted September 4, 2010 awesome the speedo cable suggestion is one I never would have thought of - thanks all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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