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Old 05-28-2018, 12:46 PM
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Post Final Drive Fill Plug Fun

The plug needs a 14MM / 9/16" hex tool cheap most places .

I often have to use a pipe cheater slipped over my longest 1/2" drive flex handle (misnomer : breaker bar) and lie on the ground and push with my feet to break the plug loose the first time .

Make sure the aluminum washer is present and not terribly distorted .

I always ad magnets to both drain and fill plugs .
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