John Mellor Posted November 13, 2021 Report Share Posted November 13, 2021 Hi all, seems wise to change oil; 10 years and 6K miles since last change I suspect. Question is the large castellated drain plug - is it vital to have a special tool for this or can a way round be found. Also is there a gasket required. Thanks Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AndyR100 Posted November 13, 2021 Report Share Posted November 13, 2021 Many people fabricate a tool to loosen it off - but try not to apply all the force to just one point, brass isn’t the strongest material - but it is very much easier with the (~£20) tool. Yes there is a fibre sealing washer. Both available from ORS in Sheffield, and probably elsewhere. ....... Andy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lebro Posted November 13, 2021 Report Share Posted November 13, 2021 I bought one of these at the last NEC CC show, to remove oil filters, Found that it is also excellent for undoing (& doing up) the "A" type overdrive drain plug. Bob https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/154140160260?_trkparms=ispr%3D1&hash=item23e3783104:g:Q7IAAOSwNIZfhUhI&amdata=enc%3AAQAGAAACsPYe5NmHp%2B2JMhMi7yxGiTJkPrKr5t53CooMSQt2orsStEKTPzZMfQmny3knR97t0C7H815T39kFZ4gtSf9Meg1GP84jwTDPAzbeSpn1eYKgJOk4i3wKcZo2MMci4QfPAwv9QwOJYFjMZWDfst7l7fg6nnbCIumlZBUJ7naigxvvaWx1DauzLlAA6EsUfUnKw4IH%2BL6zCAWVl05%2BmzcFykMZ4qpPkeIjx58Np0hWKg27L5qwiWqOZyGYxIYc%2F%2BecBoc2zPQ8yYmarY6FobHS9MbTj7t6v0UNjkCC%2FLRADff7yHeMFtAs%2F3K7OnCJxopbaRc3EX%2F6OYqNVb3hbVqdeTOeGTkTd9fw8G53jzGPp%2BMMRyw0FU6K%2FfEuc3KraLO%2FMHj%2FCap6SRunKzEj6738KZYQJRaKoEG0ce0DEmC%2BkxWy%2Fipzd2nZYK23BohsDvuooxWJnLo%2BKlyKlrDZoMWBf2wK5%2FdOPzuKvHWUdBWLKccfRsW0MrGxGXECl3Q3sllk%2FKxCt1PlR%2Fhv73RE%2FZzyW9p6SyF5YrG84DelF60LfqFA%2FgoqSJ%2BJSsdX5PF5Pm552AwyGXnCOhK7esB65GvsUlv2fJxVRTUz2ReLk7MwEbLUBNIwoAoEqRpigpUTQtAKm9xuVoGD3eRk1xSOz6G%2B0ofP2%2BvZxGx2Uelxe3ixKMduHkco%2BtMcDsvAQioxAGZEv3E4%2Fc0rEUcfPYgssctSe%2FgVAvHDar0rR1dMWWPijmS49MERix%2FTDDn1FX0fi4lcv7AzzhSowR54hoREOK7gQO926QR3jCvQBgVb011%2BASyeJlTGWC8ChpC%2FTyKwnXNyYxSY%2Fhn8JJaFIORf3uI4TiDANjMGS653gS9%2Bp2RLQhecRvjSQmVjtcaL6bd8JIHbZEbabC6RyixyEXwbxqzh7yQ%3D|clp%3A2334524|tkp%3ABFBMlOHwuKNf Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tim hunt Posted November 14, 2021 Report Share Posted November 14, 2021 I used to tap a brass drift gently on the drain plug lugs to remove and replace until many years ago I found a suitable 'C' spanner ( 21/2 - 23/4") at an autojumble. This is made for the job. Tim Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RobTR3 Posted November 14, 2021 Report Share Posted November 14, 2021 I use a 30mm 1/2" drive socket. And there is a gasket. Rob Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lebro Posted November 14, 2021 Report Share Posted November 14, 2021 The tool above is only working on 1 of the lugs, better to use all, or in the case of my option on 3 of them. Bob Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted November 14, 2021 Report Share Posted November 14, 2021 If your running a TR with "A" type overdrive just buy the right tool. When I used to work on Jaguars many years ago those plugs were butchered to death by DPO walloping them with drifts . Correct tool here half way down the page https://www.overdrive-repairs.co.uk/buy-spares.php?cat=A Type Spare Parts List Stuart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
keith1948 Posted November 14, 2021 Report Share Posted November 14, 2021 5 hours ago, stuart said: If your running a TR with "A" type overdrive just buy the right tool. When I used to work on Jaguars many years ago those plugs were butchered to death by DPO walloping them with drifts . Correct tool here half way down the page https://www.overdrive-repairs.co.uk/buy-spares.php?cat=A Type Spare Parts List Stuart. +1 Get the correct tool for the job in this case. It is cheaper than having to buy a new brass plug after you have ruined the old one. It also makes the job a doddle to both undo and tighten the plug. Keith Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ianc Posted November 14, 2021 Report Share Posted November 14, 2021 +2. The tool from ORS is made correctly and so easy to use. Ian Cornish Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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