can i put gear lube somewhere else?
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hah something broke, but here is my post:
im still trying to get my car started. and i drained the tranny gear fluid, so now i need to fill it back up, i cant open the fill plug, AT ALL it wont budge, and trust me ive tried almost everything i can. i would drive and get it done there, but i dont have and flui in there and i dont want to break it. so i was wondering if theres any other way to put gear lube in?
im still trying to get my car started. and i drained the tranny gear fluid, so now i need to fill it back up, i cant open the fill plug, AT ALL it wont budge, and trust me ive tried almost everything i can. i would drive and get it done there, but i dont have and flui in there and i dont want to break it. so i was wondering if theres any other way to put gear lube in?
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Not trying to being insulting, but are you positive that you're turning it the right way? =)
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Not trying to being insulting, but are you positive that you're turning it the right way? =)
Steve
p.s. it is the ONLY place you can put the oil in, dont try pouring it in through the shifter or something silly like that.
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yea, hah im turning it the right way. im working on it it my garage, im not accesible to a lift. just jack and stands. ive just put together an engine, some im not a noob idiot ha. that shity plug is just on there hard. i might have to put it through the drain plug, and try to put in as much as i can, will 1 quart be enough temporarily to drive for 10-15 mins?
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you could always take the jackstand out from the front...jack the back end up as high as you can, and fill a little through the driveshaft opening...only use the right amount though, since you can't tell with the fill plug...just make sure you put the driveshaft back in before lowering the car
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tmiked, how would i use the clear hose and funnel? the fill plug doesnt come off, remember?
endlessrpms, that sounds like a good idea. where should i disconnect it?
and when i tried to start my car last night, the starter made a spark, would it be because i dont have any gear lube in there, or grounding or what?
endlessrpms, that sounds like a good idea. where should i disconnect it?
and when i tried to start my car last night, the starter made a spark, would it be because i dont have any gear lube in there, or grounding or what?
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yea, i prolly would, but i dont have a propane torch. all ive been using is the tool set i got for xmas, its worked so far for the most part. im trying the driveshaft one now, ill keep u all informed if it works.
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Ok, not to be a dick, but you said "ive just put together an engine, some im not a noob idiot ha." Now, you did pull the drain plug before the fill plug. And the starter will not spark because the flywheel and starter gears are not lubed. The starter and flywheel are not imerged on fluid. If the starter wires are not connected properly, it may spark. Could posslibly short the battery, blow fuses, or start a fire. As far as getting the fill plug off, you can do like the others say, or if you have a drill and a easy out, you can try getting it out that way.
Note: An easy out is a reverse threaded screw type of thing. Drill a big enough hole in the center of the bolt to get the easy out in about 4 threads. Rotate the easy out counter-clockwise with a pair of vise grip while hitting it in with a hammer. The easy out threads in counter-clockwise while simotaneously rotating the bolt counter-clockwise, which is loosening the bolt.
Note: An easy out is a reverse threaded screw type of thing. Drill a big enough hole in the center of the bolt to get the easy out in about 4 threads. Rotate the easy out counter-clockwise with a pair of vise grip while hitting it in with a hammer. The easy out threads in counter-clockwise while simotaneously rotating the bolt counter-clockwise, which is loosening the bolt.
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well i already got the driveshaft up, so im goin to try it that way, after the gear lube is in, im goin to drive it to a shop tomorrow and have them pull it off and put on a new one
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"can i put gear lube somewhere else?"
I'm surprized nobody has replied to that
anyways if you really can't get it off. I would be thinking about calling a tow truck. cheaper then screwing up your tranny.
I'm surprized nobody has replied to that
anyways if you really can't get it off. I would be thinking about calling a tow truck. cheaper then screwing up your tranny.
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Originally posted by Scott 89t2
"can i put gear lube somewhere else?"
I'm surprized nobody has replied to that
"can i put gear lube somewhere else?"
I'm surprized nobody has replied to that
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P.S. "Yes, but your girlfriend won't like it."
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hah yea it sounded kinda iffy when i posted it, but whatever. yea im thinkin of either renting and impact wrench, or something or see if i can rent a small trailer to pull the car to a shop. anyways, ill let u all know
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Originally posted by mightymouse0x
tmiked, how would i use the clear hose and funnel? the fill plug doesnt come off, remember?
tmiked, how would i use the clear hose and funnel? the fill plug doesnt come off, remember?
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hah, im goin to have fun today! ill try putting it in the drain plug, since i dont have to buy anything. and thanks runningdeer, im goin to need all the luck i can get
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You've got a good handle on the situation. .. Can't beat the right attitude either :-) Speaking of, I'd better head back to my set of non-running nightmares
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