Posted by Foy on February 11, 04 at 06:13:15:
Does anybody have any tricks for removing a stubborn fill/check plug on a 1990 K1500 10 bolt rear?
First of all, I'm assuming it's a 3/8" female, where I'd use a socket extension to turn it.
For now, it's getting a soaking with Liquid Wrench a couple of times a day until Saturday, and I'll put some PB Blaster on it, too. I'll hit it with an impact wrench if I can't turn it then, and I guess I can apply some heat, but torches underneath the truck in any proximity to the fuel tank worries me a lot.
Any tricks of the trade I'm missing?
I think my gear whine is more than low fluid, but I want to check before pulling the cover to inspect. If I do pull the cover, what sealant is recommended on the re-installation?
Thanks for any input,
Foy