complete novice rebuilding 84 dodge

SVWander · 02-06-2007, 11:04 AM

i am having a devil of a time getting the transmission filler plug out of a 1984 Dodge with a slant six engine. anyone have any ideas about the best way to get the plug out without damaging the housing? tm

75K30 · 02-06-2007, 04:51 PM

For filler plugs, and stubborn bolts, I use a little heat and wax from a candle. I heat the area, just hot enough to melt the wax, then I touch the candle to the threads of the item I wanna remove. The wax will be sucked into the threads, and act as a lubricant from the inside. Have had great sucess with this method. Easy on the plug / bolt, and especially the knuckles.
Welcome to the Forum by the way.

SVWander · 02-07-2007, 06:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 75K30

For filler plugs, and stubborn bolts, I use a little heat and wax from a candle. I heat the area, just hot enough to melt the wax, then I touch the candle to the threads of the item I wanna remove. The wax will be sucked into the threads, and act as a lubricant from the inside. Have had great sucess with this method. Easy on the plug / bolt, and especially the knuckles.
Welcome to the Forum by the way.

Thank you so much for the info. I am trying to rebuild a 1984 Dodge that I have owned since new. I am sure I will be coming back for more info. tm

02-06-2007, 11:04 AM	#1
SVWander Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 4	transmission filler plug i am having a devil of a time getting the transmission filler plug out of a 1984 Dodge with a slant six engine. anyone have any ideas about the best way to get the plug out without damaging the housing? tm Last edited by SVWander; 02-06-2007 at 11:48 AM.

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02-06-2007, 04:51 PM	#2
75K30 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 2,992	For filler plugs, and stubborn bolts, I use a little heat and wax from a candle. I heat the area, just hot enough to melt the wax, then I touch the candle to the threads of the item I wanna remove. The wax will be sucked into the threads, and act as a lubricant from the inside. Have had great sucess with this method. Easy on the plug / bolt, and especially the knuckles. Welcome to the Forum by the way.