Rear Differential plug size
Re: Rear Differential plug size
I WILL get under the car later. The only possible thought is, I bought the car a year ago. I didn't know a Wave Track Differential had been installed till I saw the sticker next to the differential. I would not understand the plugs being changed from hex to torx.
Re: Rear Differential plug size
Last edited by onehundred80; 04-20-2017 at 08:12 PM.
Re: Rear Differential plug size
If you carefully grind .005 off each of the six faces of a 9/16" (.562) hex wrench you can make your own in a pinch.
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Re: Rear Differential plug size
14 mm hex it is as stated in this old thread. CLICK
14 mm (.551) hex it is, as stated in this old thread. CLICK
If you carefully grind .005 off each of the six faces of a 9/16" (.562) hex wrench you can make your own in a pinch.
If you carefully grind .005 off each of the six faces of a 9/16" (.562) hex wrench you can make your own in a pinch.
Dave, both links don't work (where you have the CLICK).
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Re: Rear Differential plug size
That is funny because I checked them at the time and they worked. I just did them again, the size is in the Pelican Parts How To.
It is a good job I remembered it was done by harbor or it would have taken ages to find.
It is a good job I remembered it was done by harbor or it would have taken ages to find.
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Re: Rear Differential plug size
I used this kit from Harbor Freight to get the 14mm & 17mm hex heads for the diff & tranny.
Runs $14 and you can get a 20% discount coupon from various publications.
9 Piece 3/8" and 1/2" Drive Metric Hex Bit Socket Set
Runs $14 and you can get a 20% discount coupon from various publications.
9 Piece 3/8" and 1/2" Drive Metric Hex Bit Socket Set