Don't drain the oil yet!

If you can't get the fill plug out, I think it is a VERY bad idea to drain
the oil unless you have a proven plan to put get the oil in through the
drain. If you do force oil up through the drain then try to quickly install
the plug before it all runs out method also leaves you with no idea as to
how much gear oil is actually in the box.

The "I Hope It Will Work" approach is a very bad idea. I've been there too
many times. Inevitably it won't work. All you will end up with is an empty
gear box and no way to fill it. At least it has oil in it right now.

I don't have a solution to your problem, but I can tell you that draining
the oil isn't it.

Good Luck,
Bruce

>
>Is there a vent on the top of the transmission that can be used to fill
>it (slowly)?
>   Or can you fill thru the drain plug?  Hmmm..
>If you remove the drain plug and drill a hole thru it and tap it to
>accept a small valve, you could force the oil in with some type of hand
>pump and then close the valve.  You would have to protect it from damage
>during that off-roading stuff you syncro guys do.  :-)
>
>Larry A.

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