In need of manual transmission information: 2005 Rubicon
08-02-2006, 11:32 PM
#11
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Re: In need of manual transmission information: 2005 Rubicon
Go ahead and buy the allen wrench, like you see on the wall:
http://www.----------.com/oscilloscope.jpg
Like you're going to check it on every oil change like a Real service
station, right?
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
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campbell c freeman wrote:
>
> Thanks "c",
>
> The only problem i see with that is this is not a standard bolt. It is a
> recessed threaded metric plug ~ 5/8" 'deep'...a hexagonal "hole" into which
> the 1/2" drive socket tool you use has an extended hex shaft the size of the
> plug. that tool fits into the plug and you either loosen or tighten the
> plug.
>
> I hope i described that properly. I am not a mechanic. I am a drummer.
>
> ccf
http://www.----------.com/oscilloscope.jpg
Like you're going to check it on every oil change like a Real service
station, right?
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
mailto:--------------------
campbell c freeman wrote:
>
> Thanks "c",
>
> The only problem i see with that is this is not a standard bolt. It is a
> recessed threaded metric plug ~ 5/8" 'deep'...a hexagonal "hole" into which
> the 1/2" drive socket tool you use has an extended hex shaft the size of the
> plug. that tool fits into the plug and you either loosen or tighten the
> plug.
>
> I hope i described that properly. I am not a mechanic. I am a drummer.
>
> ccf
08-02-2006, 11:32 PM
#12
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Re: In need of manual transmission information: 2005 Rubicon
Go ahead and buy the allen wrench, like you see on the wall:
http://www.----------.com/oscilloscope.jpg
Like you're going to check it on every oil change like a Real service
station, right?
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
mailto:--------------------
campbell c freeman wrote:
>
> Thanks "c",
>
> The only problem i see with that is this is not a standard bolt. It is a
> recessed threaded metric plug ~ 5/8" 'deep'...a hexagonal "hole" into which
> the 1/2" drive socket tool you use has an extended hex shaft the size of the
> plug. that tool fits into the plug and you either loosen or tighten the
> plug.
>
> I hope i described that properly. I am not a mechanic. I am a drummer.
>
> ccf
http://www.----------.com/oscilloscope.jpg
Like you're going to check it on every oil change like a Real service
station, right?
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
mailto:--------------------
campbell c freeman wrote:
>
> Thanks "c",
>
> The only problem i see with that is this is not a standard bolt. It is a
> recessed threaded metric plug ~ 5/8" 'deep'...a hexagonal "hole" into which
> the 1/2" drive socket tool you use has an extended hex shaft the size of the
> plug. that tool fits into the plug and you either loosen or tighten the
> plug.
>
> I hope i described that properly. I am not a mechanic. I am a drummer.
>
> ccf
08-02-2006, 11:32 PM
#13
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Posts: n/a
Re: In need of manual transmission information: 2005 Rubicon
Go ahead and buy the allen wrench, like you see on the wall:
http://www.----------.com/oscilloscope.jpg
Like you're going to check it on every oil change like a Real service
station, right?
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
mailto:--------------------
campbell c freeman wrote:
>
> Thanks "c",
>
> The only problem i see with that is this is not a standard bolt. It is a
> recessed threaded metric plug ~ 5/8" 'deep'...a hexagonal "hole" into which
> the 1/2" drive socket tool you use has an extended hex shaft the size of the
> plug. that tool fits into the plug and you either loosen or tighten the
> plug.
>
> I hope i described that properly. I am not a mechanic. I am a drummer.
>
> ccf
http://www.----------.com/oscilloscope.jpg
Like you're going to check it on every oil change like a Real service
station, right?
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
mailto:--------------------
campbell c freeman wrote:
>
> Thanks "c",
>
> The only problem i see with that is this is not a standard bolt. It is a
> recessed threaded metric plug ~ 5/8" 'deep'...a hexagonal "hole" into which
> the 1/2" drive socket tool you use has an extended hex shaft the size of the
> plug. that tool fits into the plug and you either loosen or tighten the
> plug.
>
> I hope i described that properly. I am not a mechanic. I am a drummer.
>
> ccf
08-05-2006, 11:01 PM
#18
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Re: In need of manual transmission information: 2005 Rubicon
FYI:
NSG-370 fill plug: 14 mm (caliper measured); drain plug: 17mm (fit with
existing hex socket).
campbell freeman
"sqdancerLynn" <sqdancerlynn1@verizon.net> wrote in message
news:b26dc28996c6323bafb3b8ace605210d@localhost.ta lkaboutautos.com...
> Use a bolt of the correct size head & double nut the other end & turn with
> a wrench
>
NSG-370 fill plug: 14 mm (caliper measured); drain plug: 17mm (fit with
existing hex socket).
campbell freeman
"sqdancerLynn" <sqdancerlynn1@verizon.net> wrote in message
news:b26dc28996c6323bafb3b8ace605210d@localhost.ta lkaboutautos.com...
> Use a bolt of the correct size head & double nut the other end & turn with
> a wrench
>
08-05-2006, 11:01 PM
#19
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Re: In need of manual transmission information: 2005 Rubicon
FYI:
NSG-370 fill plug: 14 mm (caliper measured); drain plug: 17mm (fit with
existing hex socket).
campbell freeman
"sqdancerLynn" <sqdancerlynn1@verizon.net> wrote in message
news:b26dc28996c6323bafb3b8ace605210d@localhost.ta lkaboutautos.com...
> Use a bolt of the correct size head & double nut the other end & turn with
> a wrench
>
NSG-370 fill plug: 14 mm (caliper measured); drain plug: 17mm (fit with
existing hex socket).
campbell freeman
"sqdancerLynn" <sqdancerlynn1@verizon.net> wrote in message
news:b26dc28996c6323bafb3b8ace605210d@localhost.ta lkaboutautos.com...
> Use a bolt of the correct size head & double nut the other end & turn with
> a wrench
>
08-05-2006, 11:01 PM
#20
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Re: In need of manual transmission information: 2005 Rubicon
FYI:
NSG-370 fill plug: 14 mm (caliper measured); drain plug: 17mm (fit with
existing hex socket).
campbell freeman
"sqdancerLynn" <sqdancerlynn1@verizon.net> wrote in message
news:b26dc28996c6323bafb3b8ace605210d@localhost.ta lkaboutautos.com...
> Use a bolt of the correct size head & double nut the other end & turn with
> a wrench
>
NSG-370 fill plug: 14 mm (caliper measured); drain plug: 17mm (fit with
existing hex socket).
campbell freeman
"sqdancerLynn" <sqdancerlynn1@verizon.net> wrote in message
news:b26dc28996c6323bafb3b8ace605210d@localhost.ta lkaboutautos.com...
> Use a bolt of the correct size head & double nut the other end & turn with
> a wrench
>
