Hey all,
Well, I've owned my YJ for a few months now, and unfortunately I've come to the realization that there are a number of repairs that need to be made.
Recently, I've learned that the rear engine seal is busted, so I've had to change the engine oil pretty much monthly... not fun. But apart from that, I decided that after today's oil transfusion I should go and spread some love to the transmission.
Here's the problem - the side plug (not sure what its called), the one you actually put the gear oil in, has a completely stripped head.
Now, I've formulated a way to remove the plug, (either a vice grip, or tapping a groove into it and taking a screwdriver to the thing), but I'm afraid that upon doing this I'm probably going to screw the threads up. Well, even if I don't I'd like to just replace the thing so I don't have to go through this again.
So! First off, what's this part called? Secondly, does anyone know a good place to get a replacement online? It's an AX-5 manual trans on a 2.5l, '95 YJ.
Also, if anyone can point me in the direct of a good GL-3,4 gear oil, I'd really appreciate it. I've heard all nasty things about GL-5's, and unfortunately that's all I've found locally.
Thanks again!
Well, I've owned my YJ for a few months now, and unfortunately I've come to the realization that there are a number of repairs that need to be made.
Recently, I've learned that the rear engine seal is busted, so I've had to change the engine oil pretty much monthly... not fun. But apart from that, I decided that after today's oil transfusion I should go and spread some love to the transmission.
Here's the problem - the side plug (not sure what its called), the one you actually put the gear oil in, has a completely stripped head.
Now, I've formulated a way to remove the plug, (either a vice grip, or tapping a groove into it and taking a screwdriver to the thing), but I'm afraid that upon doing this I'm probably going to screw the threads up. Well, even if I don't I'd like to just replace the thing so I don't have to go through this again.
So! First off, what's this part called? Secondly, does anyone know a good place to get a replacement online? It's an AX-5 manual trans on a 2.5l, '95 YJ.
Also, if anyone can point me in the direct of a good GL-3,4 gear oil, I'd really appreciate it. I've heard all nasty things about GL-5's, and unfortunately that's all I've found locally.
Thanks again!