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trans drain plug thread pitch?
by
bgbmxer
on 13 Dec, 2011 16:48
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spent a few minutes looking it up but didnt find any info on what pitch it might be. is it regular npt or british pipe thread or metric? im looking to put a new plug in when i change the oil. thanks ahead of time this is on the 020 trans by the way
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#1
by
R.O.R-2.0
on 13 Dec, 2011 16:54
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spent a few minutes looking it up but didnt find any info on what pitch it might be. is it regular npt or british pipe thread or metric? im looking to put a new plug in when i change the oil. thanks ahead of time this is on the 020 trans by the way
i know its metric, just like everything else on a VW, just dont know the size.
why are you replacing the drain plug? is the head of it stripped out? that should be the only reason to replace it.
just order a drain plug for a mid 90s chevy 1500 truck (NV3550 5 spd trans) and that will work. ive used a drain plug from a 94 chevy 1500 V6/5spd in a VW trans before, without issue.
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#2
by
bgbmxer
on 13 Dec, 2011 17:36
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spent a few minutes looking it up but didnt find any info on what pitch it might be. is it regular npt or british pipe thread or metric? im looking to put a new plug in when i change the oil. thanks ahead of time this is on the 020 trans by the way
i know its metric, just like everything else on a VW, just dont know the size.
why are you replacing the drain plug? is the head of it stripped out? that should be the only reason to replace it.
just order a drain plug for a mid 90s chevy 1500 truck (NV3550 5 spd trans) and that will work. ive used a drain plug from a 94 chevy 1500 V6/5spd in a VW trans before, without issue.
because if its npt i would replace it with any plug i want. so i dont need a stupid tool or to make up a tool. ill probably end up making a tool.
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#3
by
R.O.R-2.0
on 13 Dec, 2011 17:51
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if thats the only reason, then just make the tool..
FWIW, VW is not the only company that used plugs like that on transmissions.. so the tool will be useful on other vehicles also, as was mentioned..
you can take a bolt with a 17mm head, and weld a nut on the threaded part, and you have an instant tool. or weld a handle to the bolt.
that plug is low profile so it doesnt catch on anything.. if you had a plug with a nice big head on it, something could rip it right out of the transmission..
if you work on VWs very often, the tool will be better, because most older VWs use that style of plug..
rather than just replacing the plug with something you can get a wrench on..
if you have a welder, or a buddy with a welder, then a tool is EASY to make.. took me 5 mins..
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#4
by
bgbmxer
on 13 Dec, 2011 19:51
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if thats the only reason, then just make the tool..
FWIW, VW is not the only company that used plugs like that on transmissions.. so the tool will be useful on other vehicles also, as was mentioned..
you can take a bolt with a 17mm head, and weld a nut on the threaded part, and you have an instant tool. or weld a handle to the bolt.
that plug is low profile so it doesnt catch on anything.. if you had a plug with a nice big head on it, something could rip it right out of the transmission..
if you work on VWs very often, the tool will be better, because most older VWs use that style of plug..
rather than just replacing the plug with something you can get a wrench on..
if you have a welder, or a buddy with a welder, then a tool is EASY to make.. took me 5 mins..
have a welder. they do make plugs that size with smaller allen heads in them which would be easier. ill just weld a nut to an old wrench and be done with it.
dont work on many vws just this one. only dodges.
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#5
by
R.O.R-2.0
on 13 Dec, 2011 20:07
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if thats the only reason, then just make the tool..
FWIW, VW is not the only company that used plugs like that on transmissions.. so the tool will be useful on other vehicles also, as was mentioned..
you can take a bolt with a 17mm head, and weld a nut on the threaded part, and you have an instant tool. or weld a handle to the bolt.
that plug is low profile so it doesnt catch on anything.. if you had a plug with a nice big head on it, something could rip it right out of the transmission..
if you work on VWs very often, the tool will be better, because most older VWs use that style of plug..
rather than just replacing the plug with something you can get a wrench on..
if you have a welder, or a buddy with a welder, then a tool is EASY to make.. took me 5 mins..
have a welder. they do make plugs that size with smaller allen heads in them which would be easier. ill just weld a nut to an old wrench and be done with it.
dont work on many vws just this one. only dodges.
im sorry
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#6
by
RabbitJockey
on 13 Dec, 2011 21:13
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And Oldsmobiles haha
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#7
by
CRSMP5
on 13 Dec, 2011 22:27
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i really think its npt.. its a taper thread...
smaller not such a good idea.. and honestly.. welded bolt trick never seems to work for me..
one thing to rember.. this is biggy... do not make tight tight when the tranny is warm/hot.. you will fight it big time to get it out ever again..
just visit a snap on guy.. send the ~$20 on the 17mm allen socket.. i suggest 1/2" drive.. yes ive had them that tight...
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#8
by
theman53
on 14 Dec, 2011 00:39
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Since I used the TDI 12pt crank bolt I needed a 12pt socket. Well the 6pt socket 19mm I have wasn't being used so I took an old wheel bolt and burnt it into my socket. Now I have a 1/2" drive trans tool socket. Works real slick.
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#9
by
ORCoaster
on 14 Dec, 2011 00:41
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I bought a set of Allens on 1/2 inch drive for less than 10 bucks. Works great, and less filling.
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#10
by
bgbmxer
on 14 Dec, 2011 03:36
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if thats the only reason, then just make the tool..
FWIW, VW is not the only company that used plugs like that on transmissions.. so the tool will be useful on other vehicles also, as was mentioned..
you can take a bolt with a 17mm head, and weld a nut on the threaded part, and you have an instant tool. or weld a handle to the bolt.
that plug is low profile so it doesnt catch on anything.. if you had a plug with a nice big head on it, something could rip it right out of the transmission..
if you work on VWs very often, the tool will be better, because most older VWs use that style of plug..
rather than just replacing the plug with something you can get a wrench on..
if you have a welder, or a buddy with a welder, then a tool is EASY to make.. took me 5 mins..
have a welder. they do make plugs that size with smaller allen heads in them which would be easier. ill just weld a nut to an old wrench and be done with it.
dont work on many vws just this one. only dodges.
im sorry
dont be sorry. my dodges treat me fine.
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#11
by
bgbmxer
on 14 Dec, 2011 03:38
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i really think its npt.. its a taper thread...
smaller not such a good idea.. and honestly.. welded bolt trick never seems to work for me..
one thing to rember.. this is biggy... do not make tight tight when the tranny is warm/hot.. you will fight it big time to get it out ever again..
just visit a snap on guy.. send the ~$20 on the 17mm allen socket.. i suggest 1/2" drive.. yes ive had them that tight...
i was gonna use some thread tape and soft setting pipe dope so that it would be easier to get out next time. they probably used something different from the factory that makes it a pita
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#12
by
bgbmxer
on 14 Dec, 2011 03:39
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And Oldsmobiles haha
haha yea its for sale to. i hate working on chevys period.
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#13
by
R.O.R-2.0
on 14 Dec, 2011 13:47
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if thats the only reason, then just make the tool..
FWIW, VW is not the only company that used plugs like that on transmissions.. so the tool will be useful on other vehicles also, as was mentioned..
you can take a bolt with a 17mm head, and weld a nut on the threaded part, and you have an instant tool. or weld a handle to the bolt.
that plug is low profile so it doesnt catch on anything.. if you had a plug with a nice big head on it, something could rip it right out of the transmission..
if you work on VWs very often, the tool will be better, because most older VWs use that style of plug..
rather than just replacing the plug with something you can get a wrench on..
if you have a welder, or a buddy with a welder, then a tool is EASY to make.. took me 5 mins..
have a welder. they do make plugs that size with smaller allen heads in them which would be easier. ill just weld a nut to an old wrench and be done with it.
dont work on many vws just this one. only dodges.
im sorry
dont be sorry. my dodges treat me fine.
i was just playing.. i always poke a little fun at ford and dodge guys.
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#14
by
bgbmxer
on 14 Dec, 2011 19:30
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if thats the only reason, then just make the tool..
FWIW, VW is not the only company that used plugs like that on transmissions.. so the tool will be useful on other vehicles also, as was mentioned..
you can take a bolt with a 17mm head, and weld a nut on the threaded part, and you have an instant tool. or weld a handle to the bolt.
that plug is low profile so it doesnt catch on anything.. if you had a plug with a nice big head on it, something could rip it right out of the transmission..
if you work on VWs very often, the tool will be better, because most older VWs use that style of plug..
rather than just replacing the plug with something you can get a wrench on..
if you have a welder, or a buddy with a welder, then a tool is EASY to make.. took me 5 mins..
have a welder. they do make plugs that size with smaller allen heads in them which would be easier. ill just weld a nut to an old wrench and be done with it.
dont work on many vws just this one. only dodges.
im sorry
dont be sorry. my dodges treat me fine.
i was just playing.. i always poke a little fun at ford and dodge guys.
cant poke fun at what you cant keep up with haha