Just a reminder when changing trans fluid!!!

[Roadster]

FYI, although it has been mentioned before by different members, here is a reminder when changing your trans fluid. It would be good to have some spare trans drain & refill plugs before you do the job. These can be obtained at your local VW dealer parts department.
Part # WHT-001-937 plug
Just ordered and picked up 3 more today (now have 4 in the parts bin). Even though the trans fluid was changed recently, this is inexpensive insurance to have on hand in case the need arises. You never know when these parts will be hard to find or discontinued.

[G8nightman]

Here you go

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Golf-MK6-Gen...VYOw70&vxp=mtr

[Roadster]

Originally Posted by G8nightman

Here you go

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Golf-MK6-Gen...VYOw70&vxp=mtr

Only problem with that is, it ships from Greece and twice the cost just for 1 plug, and add shipping!!!
VW dealer parts for 3 plugs w/tax, $13.42 bought net @ $4.22 a piece

[G8nightman]

Sorry Tom you are right. I didn't see that.

[Roadster]

Nothing to be sorry about George....it's just makes sense at the local VW

[Dynomite]

Originally Posted by Roadster

FYI, although it has been mentioned before by different members, here is a reminder when changing your trans fluid. It would be good to have some spare trans drain & refill plugs before you do the job. These can be obtained at your local VW dealer parts department.

Part # WHT-001-937 plug

Just ordered and picked up 3 more today (now have 4 in the parts bin). Even though the trans fluid was changed recently, this is inexpensive insurance to have on hand in case the need arises. You never know when these parts will be hard to find or discontinued.

Thank you for the recomendation and information


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[Roadster]

Originally Posted by Dynomite

Thank you for the recomendation and information


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No problem, they would be good for you to have extras with your fleet and all the trans fluid changing you would do!!! Also, which you may already have is the 17mm 3/8" drive Allen socket to fit the plug, as opposed to an Allen wrench. Much better leverage with the socket....

[Dynomite]

Originally Posted by Roadster

No problem, they would be good for you to have extras with your fleet and all the trans fluid changing you would do!!! Also, which you may already have is the 17mm 3/8" drive Allen socket to fit the plug, as opposed to an Allen wrench. Much better leverage with the socket....

More great recommendations
With the 3/8 socket I can use
my Looooong 3/8 socket wrench.
And is much easier to tap a 17 mm 3/8 inch drive allen head socket to bottom out within the plug before applying torque.



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[Paul Workman]

Originally Posted by Roadster

No problem, they would be good for you to have extras with your fleet and all the trans fluid changing you would do!!! Also, which you may already have is the 17mm 3/8" drive Allen socket to fit the plug, as opposed to an Allen wrench. Much better leverage with the socket....

Yes. And, for what its worth, I bought a 3 piece set of Allen sockets (1/2" drive) from AutoZone.

And, the first time I removed my drain and fill plugs - it took a 2' pipe nipple on the end of the breaker bar to get them loose. Since then and every time I reinstall them I use either Teflon plumber's tape, or a dab of "NeverSieze" on the threads. Since using the tape or NS, I only need the ratchet wrench and the socket to service the transmission (plugs).

[Roadster]

Originally Posted by Dynomite

More great recommendations
With the 3/8 socket I can use
my Looooong 3/8 socket wrench.
And is much easier to tap a 17 mm 3/8 inch drive allen head socket to bottom out within the plug before applying torque. :thumbs

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Thank you sir!!!

Originally Posted by Paul Workman

Yes. And, for what its worth, I bought a 3 piece set of Allen sockets (1/2" drive) from AutoZone.

And, the first time I removed my drain and fill plugs - it took a 2' pipe nipple on the end of the breaker bar to get them loose. Since then and every time I reinstall them I use either Teflon plumber's tape, or a dab of "NeverSieze" on the threads. Since using the tape or NS, I only need the ratchet wrench and the socket to service the transmission (plugs).

Another good recommendation to get a 1/2" drive Allen socket set for the job. Will check them out...
My uncle taught me the "leverage angle", he always said, "the more leverage you have, the easier it will be". I also have my 5lb mini sledge. Can't tell you how many times that has helped when a pipe extension wasn't available. Just some persuasive "bangs" with the sledge towards the bottom of the breaker bar or ratchet would be enough to break loose the toughest bolts or nuts, etc. Of course always sprayed with penetrating fluid before hand.

Good tip on the Teflon and NS for the future.