Oil fill plug, stripped. Help!

[Shinichi]

I am sure this has been covered before, but anyone have a quick tip for getting the bastard out. It is rounded off, so a breaker bar or impact won't work.

thanks

 

[3_puppies]

hope you didn't drain it yet? weld a nut on the plug, or sharp chisel, or grind the sides down carefully

always use a 6 point socket, grind the socket flat to get good contact with the plug

 

[KLF]

Need to know specifically which plug it is you're talking about. Front axle? Rear axle? Transfer case? Tranny?

 

[Shinichi]

It is the fill plug for the rear axle. although I bet the front will be just as much of a PITA.

I like the idea of welding a bolt on it, and I think I remember a long time ago having to file one down to get a good grip on it. Both are good ideas, thanks I will try grinding it first, and try the other ideas next.

does anyone still make the replacement plug with the allen head in it. I thnk that was how I replaced it last time

 

[Mace]

Marlincrawler.com has them..

It is also a stock item FYI

 

[Shinichi]

So would Toyota stock them? Why aren't they in there now? seems like a wierd thing to replace with one that doesn't work...

 

[roscoFJ73]

So would Toyota stock them? Why aren't they in there now? seems like a wierd thing to replace with one that doesn't work...

Trick is to clean them up around the edges before you start and dont overtighten them when you put them back on.

I replaced mine with one of a smaller diameter but more depth so I can get more of the hex into a spanner.
Probably not so good for those who wheel in rocky areas.

 

[JohnnyBoy]

i had the same problem on my old bj40. i used a file to clean up two opsoing edges and then got a monkey wrench on it, it tightens its grip as you turn it.

 

[Shinichi]

The simple solution worked! I cleaned up the rounded off corners and used a six point impact socket. I didn't realize the other kind off socket had such a week grip. Thanks

 

[Cruiserdrew]

The simple solution worked! I cleaned up the rounded off corners and used a six point impact socket. I didn't realize the other kind off socket had such a week grip. Thanks

Glad you are ok. However, this topic has been covered about 10,000 times. The common advice-use a 6 point socket. Even better-a 6 point impact socket driven by an impact gun. Lesson learned, but evey new Land Cruiser owner should get an intruction sheet that says to ONLY USE 6 POINT SOCKETS FOR ALL REPAIRS. 12 point sockets are the work of Satan, and will assure years of frustration and mangeled fasteners.