Not pleased with '07 SpecB 6MT drain plug...

**KU_MechE** · #1: 10-01-2012, 10:42 PM

So, the '07 6MT has two drain plugs for the tranny/front diff. Using a nice Snap-On wrench, I rounded off the 14mm hex head of the rear plug. Had to go buy a Craftsman Bolt-Out set, which worked great.

Since a replacement plug was $6.00 at the dealer and would possibly give me the same problems at the next fluid change, I bought a new 16mm plug from Lowes. This new plug uses a 19mm hex and, when properly torqued, shouldn't be a pain to remove. See the difference below:

**apexi** · #2: 10-03-2012, 08:29 PM

Were you using a 12pt or 6pt wrench?

**KU_MechE** · #3: 10-05-2012, 07:30 PM

12pt, but with a pretty good fit. Might have to get a set of 6 points now

**pbts** · #4: 10-06-2012, 10:05 AM

Just use the fumoto valve. I've had it on two of my cars now and its pretty convenient:

http://www.quickoildrainvalve.com/

**Subyroo651** · #5: 10-08-2012, 12:44 PM

I would never put a Fumoto on a trans drain. Durr

**Dbl_D718** · #6: 10-08-2012, 05:46 PM

Kinda embarrassed to link to my noob thread, but I had some issues with mine too...

http://legacygt.com/forums/showthrea...se-189647.html

Long story short: bolt extractors wouldn't get mine out, had to take it to a shop to have it drilled.

**KU_MechE** · #7: 10-09-2012, 08:48 PM

The glory: