vtr gearbox oil plugs where?

27th November 2008, 16:54

after pulling passenger driveshaft out a little when changing strut the gearbox has lost sum oil.
had a quick look but it was dark and i couldnt see the oil drain plug or the plug to refill the gearbox.....any one any pics?or a diagram?
is it a normal plug?or a special tool needed?

27th November 2008, 17:33

the drain and fill plugs are close to each other on the nearside end of the gearbox, you need to uno them with a square tool thing, and to put the oil in, it is easier to use a oil suction pump, but 1.2 liter bottles will just about do it (its close to the plasic inner arch.)

27th November 2008, 18:11

ok so its between gearbox and passenger wheel arch liner?

and do you need a special tool?or will socket or trx bit hex etc get it?

and ive got a suction gun anyway

27th November 2008, 18:26

ps whats the name of the tool?and any recomended places to buy?

27th November 2008, 18:56

yeah its there, and a socket or torx bit wil not do it as its a round bolt thing with a square machined into it (sorry for the vague explaination) and the tool is called a sump plug tool? not sure, but most (if not all) cars that have a square fitting on the plugs, it is the same size, so a parts place should know what you mean.

27th November 2008, 19:04

usually these plugs are the size of the drive on a ratchet, more than likely 1/4" or 3/8"

27th November 2008, 19:18

i tried that but they are not, they are slightly smaller then 3/8 and bigger then 1/4, you can grind down a 3/8 one to fit.