Thread: axle and fluid change... help

And the drain plug is on the drivers side of the transmission and it also has a square cutout in it you can use a 3/8 rachet on the fill and a 1/2 drive rachet on the drain .

All you guys using a 3/8 ratchet on the fill plug; I don't know how you do it. I tried that a long time ago and it ruined the fill plug (it's not the right size). You're all luckier than I am.

well i got it but the only problem is that i ordered an axle from gspec and got it installed and that axle boots are massivly leaking grease. the grease is just oozing out... so now i have to call greg and send it back and all and try to get a new one. this sucks.

but thanks for all the help.

oh and BenFenner:
A 3/8 ratchet does work on the fill plug... but i get what your saying, it feels like its gonna strip.

Ive cut up a pop can and wrapped the aluminum around the ratchet a few times. Works like a charm if I ever feel like doing it.

I've never had a problem with the fill/check plug. What I found helps, though, is that I use anti-seize on the bolt when re-installing it. Just a superlight coat and you don't have nearly the amount of force taking it back out. Still seals just fine, and doesn't back itself off.

so penzoil synchromesh manual gear oil is my best bet?

If you can't find/afford Redline MT-90, yes.

trouble I'm having out here, most my shops are only carrying GL-5. It's considerably tough to find a local carrier for anything else.

Agreed. Almost all of us order Redline fluids online as we can't find it local.
This is the popular place to buy it: Go Fast Depot - Redline MT90 Synthetic Manual Transmission Gear Oil