kytann

Hey guys. I'm trying to change the transmission oil on the RX7 I just bought, and I got the drain bolt out just fine. The fill bolt, however is stuck.
Any tricks on getting the fill bolt loose,
or failing that any other bolt I can remove so that I can add some oil to my transmission? If I can get oil in there I can just put in a measured amount, instead of going to the fill line.

calvinpaul

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I had this problem with my rear end. Turned out the previous owner had stripped it and welded it in.

lovintha7

big *** crescent wrench if it's the square type. Might be able to use a 12pt wrench (I think 16mm) and double wrench it.

rwatson5651

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You can try a pipe wrench if the plug is rounded off. If all else fails you can remove the shifter and pour the lube in there.

rxtasy3

iTrader: (2)

just pull the shifter out and pour it in there.

gsl-se addict

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^I think that only works with the earlier cars ('79-'80). His profile says that he has a '83, so he has a remote shifter. I don't have anything to add with regards to getting the plug out. A lot of good suggestions have already been given. Good luck.

kytann

*laughs* pipe wrench!

I did try a big-*** crescent. No luck though. I've been searching for a 4-point socket from anywhere for the last several hours to no avail.

I might just try the pipe wrench idea.

Dick Elliott

Turn a 6 inch 3/8 or 1/2 extension backwards and slip it over the plug. Also hit the plug on the end with a hamer a few times before you start. LOL.

rxtasy3

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sorry, didn't look at his profile before posting. that was just my first thought. i'm using an '83 tranny, but i moved the shifter back up, sorry bout that. the pipe wrench should work if all else fails.