kingbillyofthruxton Posted September 14, 2015 Report Share Posted September 14, 2015 Help anybody. The Tr6 has a square 7/16 (11mm) plug on the side and I cannot find a socket or tool to get it out - anybody know of one or another solution which preferably does not involve welding. I can easily get under the car and it's quite accessible. Thanks Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BrianC Posted September 14, 2015 Report Share Posted September 14, 2015 Have a look at this thread: http://www.tr-register.co.uk/forums/index.php?/topic/53654-removing-gearbox-tunnel/page-2&do=findComment&comment=443141 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
derekh Posted September 14, 2015 Report Share Posted September 14, 2015 (edited) I use a ring spanner. I can't remember the size, but I think that it was a metric one that produced a tight fit and undid it (from under the car) without any damage to the plug. Derek Edited September 14, 2015 by derekh Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cew Posted September 14, 2015 Report Share Posted September 14, 2015 I welded a 3/4" nut on and it came out easily,I think the heat from the weld helped. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ianc Posted September 14, 2015 Report Share Posted September 14, 2015 Apart from the various suggestions which can be found via the link which Brian posted, there is a purpose-made spanner with identifier ARE001T. This is a beefy piece of steel with, at one end, the correct, square socket for drain/filler plugs, and the other end has a square socket for brake adjuster. I was presented with such a spanner by Tony Sheach when we ran the Basic Maintenance seminar at the 2013 IWE. I don't know the manufacturer as there's no identifier and I haven't managed to find anything via Google. Amendment: I have found a tool which works on other Triumph models - follow the link which Brian has posted. Ian Cornish Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AndyR100 Posted September 14, 2015 Report Share Posted September 14, 2015 (edited) I usually get by with a long-handled open-ended spanner If it looks a bit dodgy then i use one of these: http://www.sears.com/crescent-7-pc-combination-wrench-set-with-ratcheting/p-00937405000P?prdNo=10&blockNo=10&blockType=G10 also have socket versions which are ver handy .... Andy Edited September 14, 2015 by AndyR100 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jean Posted September 15, 2015 Report Share Posted September 15, 2015 (edited) I did file a tapered square in a large appropriate nut, Fits over the filler plug and takes a standard spanner. .Would like to add a picture, but since I'm on Win 10 it does not work any more.. whatever browser I use Edit: Just had a trial via my Win 7 software and different browsers, but no success so must have to do with the new TRR website settings Edited September 15, 2015 by jean Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Graham Posted September 16, 2015 Report Share Posted September 16, 2015 7/16ths star drive socket for me, my one came from Snap on but sure others must make same thing, and then create access panel in the gearbox tunnel then it saves you having to grovel about under the car if you don't have access to a ramp. ATB Graham Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TorontoTim Posted September 16, 2015 Report Share Posted September 16, 2015 High quality adjustable spanner adjusted carefully always works or me, but certainly many of the suggestions above are better! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dpb Posted September 17, 2015 Report Share Posted September 17, 2015 A good monkey-wrench undid a seemingly impossible oil drain square nut for me Dave ==== Quote Link to post Share on other sites
matt george Posted September 18, 2015 Report Share Posted September 18, 2015 As mentioned already, there is a special square-headed spanner available for this task. FIne for the diff, but the ribbed side of the gearbox doesn't allow for the spanner to go on. Like Graham, I have a 7/16 star drive socket especially for this job and it means it's a doddle, as long as you have a hole in the gearbox cover in the correct place! Cheers, Matt Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Grahamgl Posted September 18, 2015 Report Share Posted September 18, 2015 This subject was discussed in TR Action 243 for July 2010 following the topic being raised in TRA 240. I have attached a scan of the two pages from Technicalities in TRA 243. I followed the approach offered by Doug Arran and, I must say, it makes checking and topping up the gearbox and overdrive oil an absolute doddle. I chose not to use the cover plate option and used a large rubber floor grommet. Graham Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nigel A Posted September 19, 2015 Report Share Posted September 19, 2015 When Pete Cox rebuilt my gearbox he gave me a plug which I think was originally supposed to be a sump plug. It has a hexagonal nut so always comes off easily with a normal socket Nigel Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PRFGDWRNCH Posted September 19, 2015 Report Share Posted September 19, 2015 (edited) Here in the States we can purchase 8 point sockets from all the major tool suppliers. They do the job for all the Triumph square plugs. Dave Edited September 19, 2015 by PRFGDWRNCH Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MRG1965 Posted September 20, 2015 Report Share Posted September 20, 2015 Hi I've just purchased double square 7/16 , 3/8 drive snapon socket for this very job, works a treat on gearbox and diff. snapon web site part f314 £10.68 plus postage. Or also on ebay. Mark Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tr4Tony Posted September 20, 2015 Report Share Posted September 20, 2015 The ARE spanner is made by Joe and Sean Alexander in the USA - you can find them on the Internet. Well thought through bits and pieces for the TR. Regards Tony Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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