Tranny drain plug - ZR-1 Net Registry Forums

efnfast · 02-04-2018

Was going to change the tranny fluid, but not happy with the way the drain plug is not coming out. I want a new one in hand before I ruin the old one.
Where does one get these?

efnfast · 02-04-2018

Kurt White is selling them on Ebay. Not hearing great things lately. Plus, $39 for the plug and $15 for shipping.

WVZR-1 · 02-04-2018

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Originally Posted by efnfast

Was going to change the tranny fluid, but not happy with the way the drain plug is not coming out. I want a new one in hand before I ruin the old one.
Where does one get these?

Your local VW dealer or perhaps Pelican. If ordered from a local VW dealer make sure they don't substitute a later that is 'spline drive' of sorts. They use both.

Young1 · 02-04-2018

Heat it some with a propane torch. I bought the Allen wrench at napa. Then cut a piece off the wrench to slide into a short socket just the right depth to fit that shallow plug. This way it did not go sideways on me. The heat does the trick. First time they had been removed since built 27 years ago.

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A26B · 02-04-2018

I also grind the end of the tool hex nearly flat (grind away the chamfer) to engage all the depth of the plug. Mine came with quite a bit of chamfer. Helps to keep the tool straight in the plug.

Young1 · 02-04-2018

Yep I did the same thing. Full engagement

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efnfast · 02-04-2018

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Originally Posted by A26B

I also grind the end of the tool hex nearly flat (grind away the chamfer) to engage all the depth of the plug. Mine came with quite a bit of chamfer. Helps to keep the tool straight in the plug.

Jerry, I checked your web site and didn't see any. Do you carry these?

jss06c6 · 02-04-2018

When you go back in, you might consider using ARP thread sealer. Works beautifully. Never have to worry about it sticking again. Using it on all plugs in my cars.

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Paul Workman · 02-04-2018

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Originally Posted by jss06c6

When you go back in, you might consider using ARP thread sealer. Works beautifully. Never have to worry about it sticking again. Using it on all plugs in my cars.

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Yes. Thanks for that.

And, I've used Teflon plumbers tape - that and some Never-Seize (the latter on any plugs that must be removed periodically).

Grinding off the chamfer...good one!

efnfast · 02-04-2018

When it comes time to remove it, yes I will grind off the chamfer. Lube? Seems it is covered in lube, aka gear oil.

02-04-2018	#1
efnfast Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Dunbarton NH Posts: 7,486	Tranny drain plug Was going to change the tranny fluid, but not happy with the way the drain plug is not coming out. I want a new one in hand before I ruin the old one. Where does one get these?

02-04-2018	#2
efnfast Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Dunbarton NH Posts: 7,486	Re: Tranny drain plug Kurt White is selling them on Ebay. Not hearing great things lately. Plus, $39 for the plug and $15 for shipping.

02-04-2018	#4
Young1 Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Ocala, FL Posts: 899	Re: Tranny drain plug Heat it some with a propane torch. I bought the Allen wrench at napa. Then cut a piece off the wrench to slide into a short socket just the right depth to fit that shallow plug. This way it did not go sideways on me. The heat does the trick. First time they had been removed since built 27 years ago. Sent from my iPhone using ZR-1 Net Registry __________________ Steve Young 1991 ZR-1 Quasar Blue Metallic/Black #729 Second Owner 1991 ZR-1 Dark Red Metallic/Black #2040 SOLD 1990 ZR-1 Dark Red Metallic/Saddle #1670 SOLD Double your happiness.....complain half as much.

02-04-2018	#5
A26B Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Arcadia,OK Posts: 3,394	Re: Tranny drain plug I also grind the end of the tool hex nearly flat (grind away the chamfer) to engage all the depth of the plug. Mine came with quite a bit of chamfer. Helps to keep the tool straight in the plug. __________________ Jerry Downey JERRYS LT5 GASKETS & PARTS http://www.jerrysgaskets.com 1994 *ZR-1*, Black/Black, Lingenfelter Aerobody, 416cu in, 3.91 gears, coil-over susp, Brembo brakes, etc. 2016 Black-Red, 3LT-Z51 Auto 8-speed.

02-04-2018	#6
Young1 Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Ocala, FL Posts: 899	Re: Tranny drain plug Yep I did the same thing. Full engagement Sent from my iPhone using ZR-1 Net Registry __________________ Steve Young 1991 ZR-1 Quasar Blue Metallic/Black #729 Second Owner 1991 ZR-1 Dark Red Metallic/Black #2040 SOLD 1990 ZR-1 Dark Red Metallic/Saddle #1670 SOLD Double your happiness.....complain half as much.

02-04-2018	#8
jss06c6 Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Magnolia, Texas Posts: 884	Re: Tranny drain plug When you go back in, you might consider using ARP thread sealer. Works beautifully. Never have to worry about it sticking again. Using it on all plugs in my cars. Sent from my QTAIR7 using ZR-1 Net Registry mobile app

02-04-2018	#10
efnfast Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Dunbarton NH Posts: 7,486	Re: Tranny drain plug When it comes time to remove it, yes I will grind off the chamfer. Lube? Seems it is covered in lube, aka gear oil.