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danielparry
Joined: Sat Feb 02, 2019 2:02 pm Posts: 64 Location: Port macquarie
Vehicle: 2006 suzuki jimny
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Posted: Fri Sep 27, 2019 7:41 pm |
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Im looking for a 10mm drain key socket for the gearbox/diff ect drain and fill bolts but i cant find one anywhere, I found the part number for the socket suzuki uses in there manual but havent seen if suzuki can get one in or how much it would be. Does anyone no where to purchase one?
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bumstein
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Joined: Sat Oct 06, 2012 5:49 pm Posts: 1975
Vehicle: Sierras!! SWB and LWB
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Posted: Fri Sep 27, 2019 8:15 pm |
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eBay search 10mm square key
They have small Lengths of steel key then mosh mash up something in your garage to give it some leverage
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Jack jr
Joined: Mon Jul 08, 2019 9:57 am Posts: 197
Vehicle: Suzuki sierras
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Posted: Fri Sep 27, 2019 9:04 pm |
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Just use a 3/8 drive ratchet. Cheers Jack
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Gwagensteve
Joined: Thu Feb 26, 2009 10:30 pm Posts: 12754 Location: Melbourne
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Posted: Sat Sep 28, 2019 8:51 am |
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Jack jr wrote: Just use a 3/8 drive ratchet. Cheers Jack Which is an excellent way to trash the drain plug and have to weld a nut on. 3/8 drive ratchets are both smaller (3/8" being 9.6mm) and the corners are bevelled at the end to make it easy to get sockets on and off. the result is when you put them into a sharp, 10mm drain plug they want to back out and turn, wrecking the plug. If you want to use a 3/8 drive, use a 1/2"X3/8" adapter and grind the end flush to remove the bevel, make sure there is no debris in the plug, and push HARD on the tool as you're trying to undo it. The generic dog-bone shaped square drive tools I've seen are garbage. Cheap cast construction and the drives are tapered which is worse than terrible. you can also use 10mm key steel which is very strong, dimensionally accurate and has sharp corners.
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sideways
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Joined: Fri Oct 29, 2010 1:53 pm Posts: 5886 Location: Northcliffe, W.A.
Vehicle: LJs, Sierra, Jimny, Swift.
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Posted: Sat Sep 28, 2019 10:34 am |
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I got a set of about 20 different 3/8" drive sump plug sockets including a 10mm square off ebay for $30ish. Handy set to have. I ground off the chamfered end of the 10mm square to get a bit more purchase on the bullshit shallow suzuki bungs.
The 10mm square is worth having. I had to use mine with a rattle gun and I totally changed the shape of the bung but it still gripped. I was never going to get it out with a breaker bar, maybe with heat.
Before I had the proper set I had a piece of sheet metal bent into an L to take up the extra clearance with a 3/8 drive extension bar with the chamfer ground off. It was a PITA but it got me out of a bind.
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Jack jr
Joined: Mon Jul 08, 2019 9:57 am Posts: 197
Vehicle: Suzuki sierras
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Posted: Sat Sep 28, 2019 2:20 pm |
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The 3/8s drive I used was quite square but I must have got lucky as all the ones I've done so far where not very seized.
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Gwagensteve
Joined: Thu Feb 26, 2009 10:30 pm Posts: 12754 Location: Melbourne
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Posted: Sun Sep 29, 2019 8:29 am |
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Here's the problem in photos. Here's a typical WT diff fill plug. It's previously had a nut welded to it because someone attempted to undo it with a 3/8 Here's a Kinchrome 3/8" extension fully seated in the plug and rotated 45˚at which point it just backs out, makes a mess of everything and a nut gets welded on. Steve.
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ZUZUKI
Joined: Thu Sep 02, 2010 5:50 am Posts: 427 Location: Melbourne
Vehicle: '85 Sierra LWB, '99 GV 2.5L
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Posted: Wed Oct 02, 2019 10:21 pm |
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A last resort, is to use a sharp cold chisel & punch a nick in the outside of the plug & then turn it round. Careful to not also nick into, or bend the diff pan - only works on these 'external' flanged diff drain plugs. If it is a gearbox or transfer box plug, welding on a nut is the go. Either way means you need to find a replacement plug. Rgs, Michael
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nedkelly
Joined: Mon Jan 16, 2017 12:22 pm Posts: 12
Vehicle: 2011 Jimny
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Posted: Sun Oct 13, 2019 2:27 pm |
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I bought a set of sump plug socketsin a kit from Super Cheap Autos. I can't remember exactly but around $35 I think.
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danielparry
Joined: Sat Feb 02, 2019 2:02 pm Posts: 64 Location: Port macquarie
Vehicle: 2006 suzuki jimny
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Posted: Sun Oct 13, 2019 7:04 pm |
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I ended up finding one online from a tool shop cost me $20 for the socket, didnt realise how hard it would be to get one
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danielparry
Joined: Sat Feb 02, 2019 2:02 pm Posts: 64 Location: Port macquarie
Vehicle: 2006 suzuki jimny
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Posted: Sun Oct 13, 2019 7:11 pm |
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nedkelly wrote: I bought a set of sump plug socketsin a kit from Super Cheap Autos. I can't remember exactly but around $35 I think. I seen that on there website for $45 but they had none in stock
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jonfromhamilton
Joined: Mon Dec 26, 2011 2:11 pm Posts: 411 Location: Pakenham
Vehicle: SJ51T
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Posted: Mon Oct 14, 2019 5:48 am |
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i got key steel from a bearing shop for like $12
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Bruce
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Joined: Sun Jun 11, 2006 11:30 pm Posts: 4003 Location: Brisbane
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Posted: Sat Oct 19, 2019 5:45 pm |
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_________________ [quote="royce"] I wouldnt mind insulating my rear
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HarryHoudini
Joined: Fri Jul 01, 2011 12:34 am Posts: 348 Location: Northern NSW Australia.
Vehicle: Coily.
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Posted: Mon Oct 21, 2019 8:25 am |
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Bruce wrote: https://www.toolking.com.au/sump-plug-and-gear-box-square-drive-wrench-8-10mm/ Wrong link....i'll be back.
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Bruce
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Joined: Sun Jun 11, 2006 11:30 pm Posts: 4003 Location: Brisbane
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Posted: Mon Oct 21, 2019 3:01 pm |
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HarryHoudini wrote: Bruce wrote: https://www.toolking.com.au/sump-plug-and-gear-box-square-drive-wrench-8-10mm/ Wrong link....i'll be back. ?????? What's wrong with it? Works for me.
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Bruce
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Joined: Sun Jun 11, 2006 11:30 pm Posts: 4003 Location: Brisbane
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Posted: Mon Oct 21, 2019 4:38 pm |
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HarryHoudini wrote: Bruce wrote: https://www.toolking.com.au/sump-plug-and-gear-box-square-drive-wrench-8-10mm/ Wrong link....i'll be back. Try this one. Same Same https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Sump-plug-a ... 1438.l2649i'll be back
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HarryHoudini
Joined: Fri Jul 01, 2011 12:34 am Posts: 348 Location: Northern NSW Australia.
Vehicle: Coily.
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Posted: Wed Oct 23, 2019 1:03 pm |
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Bruce wrote: HarryHoudini wrote: Bruce wrote: https://www.toolking.com.au/sump-plug-and-gear-box-square-drive-wrench-8-10mm/ Wrong link....i'll be back. Try this one. Same Same https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Sump-plug-a ... 1438.l2649i'll be back Yes,that's the Ebay link,it didn't show in my searches over the years but i put in the sellers description from the website(above) and it was the first cab off the rank. Now i'll just have to wait to see if it works,depends on machining and the quality(hardness) of the steel used.
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danielparry
Joined: Sat Feb 02, 2019 2:02 pm Posts: 64 Location: Port macquarie
Vehicle: 2006 suzuki jimny
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Posted: Wed Oct 23, 2019 3:59 pm |
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Bruce wrote: https://www.toolking.com.au/sump-plug-and-gear-box-square-drive-wrench-8-10mm/ Yeh i saw that one but i wanted a socket type one, i ended up finding one
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Bruce
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Joined: Sun Jun 11, 2006 11:30 pm Posts: 4003 Location: Brisbane
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Posted: Wed Oct 23, 2019 4:34 pm |
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danielparry wrote: Bruce wrote: https://www.toolking.com.au/sump-plug-and-gear-box-square-drive-wrench-8-10mm/ Yeh i saw that one but i wanted a socket type one, i ended up finding one You got a link or info on what you got please.
_________________ [quote="royce"] I wouldnt mind insulating my rear
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danielparry
Joined: Sat Feb 02, 2019 2:02 pm Posts: 64 Location: Port macquarie
Vehicle: 2006 suzuki jimny
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Posted: Wed Oct 23, 2019 4:41 pm |
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Bruce wrote: danielparry wrote: Bruce wrote: https://www.toolking.com.au/sump-plug-and-gear-box-square-drive-wrench-8-10mm/ Yeh i saw that one but i wanted a socket type one, i ended up finding one You got a link or info on what you got please. Te tool socket, its looks well built and the socket is nice and small to fit into tighter spots. Costs me abit more bit i wanted a socket style one. They have a website to its called, australian online car parts. https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre ... 2606701249
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Bruce
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Joined: Sun Jun 11, 2006 11:30 pm Posts: 4003 Location: Brisbane
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Posted: Wed Oct 23, 2019 4:55 pm |
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Thank you
_________________ [quote="royce"] I wouldnt mind insulating my rear
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danielparry
Joined: Sat Feb 02, 2019 2:02 pm Posts: 64 Location: Port macquarie
Vehicle: 2006 suzuki jimny
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Posted: Wed Oct 23, 2019 4:59 pm |
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Bruce wrote: Thank you No worries
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Bruce
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Joined: Sun Jun 11, 2006 11:30 pm Posts: 4003 Location: Brisbane
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Posted: Wed Oct 23, 2019 5:01 pm |
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danielparry wrote: Bruce wrote: danielparry wrote: Bruce wrote: https://www.toolking.com.au/sump-plug-and-gear-box-square-drive-wrench-8-10mm/ Yeh i saw that one but i wanted a socket type one, i ended up finding one You got a link or info on what you got please. Te tool socket, its looks well built and the socket is nice and small to fit into tighter spots. Costs me abit more bit i wanted a socket style one. They have a website to its called, australian online car parts. https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre ... 2606701249You talking this site? https://www.onlineautoparts.com.au/?gcl ... _EQAvD_BwEBecause I can't see it on that site? Sorry. I only ask because I sort of know the owner (In a way through work)
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Bruce
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Joined: Sun Jun 11, 2006 11:30 pm Posts: 4003 Location: Brisbane
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Posted: Wed Oct 23, 2019 5:06 pm |
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_________________ [quote="royce"] I wouldnt mind insulating my rear
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danielparry
Joined: Sat Feb 02, 2019 2:02 pm Posts: 64 Location: Port macquarie
Vehicle: 2006 suzuki jimny
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Posted: Wed Oct 23, 2019 5:12 pm |
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Bruce wrote: Yeh thats the one, i think there ebay link says something different but its the same place, ill try find it on the site for you
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Bruce
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Joined: Sun Jun 11, 2006 11:30 pm Posts: 4003 Location: Brisbane
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Posted: Wed Oct 23, 2019 5:13 pm |
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All good found it.
_________________ [quote="royce"] I wouldnt mind insulating my rear
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danielparry
Joined: Sat Feb 02, 2019 2:02 pm Posts: 64 Location: Port macquarie
Vehicle: 2006 suzuki jimny
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Posted: Wed Oct 23, 2019 5:27 pm |
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Bruce wrote: All good found it. No worries
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Bruce
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Joined: Sun Jun 11, 2006 11:30 pm Posts: 4003 Location: Brisbane
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Posted: Wed Nov 06, 2019 5:56 pm |
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Well received one of these today. Great fit. JMO
_________________ [quote="royce"] I wouldnt mind insulating my rear
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danielparry
Joined: Sat Feb 02, 2019 2:02 pm Posts: 64 Location: Port macquarie
Vehicle: 2006 suzuki jimny
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Posted: Wed Nov 06, 2019 6:05 pm |
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Bruce wrote: Well received one of these today. Great fit. JMO Definitely fits well
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