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Old 12-15-2014, 03:44 PM
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Transmission Fill Plug Help

Pretty basic question, I know, but I need help with my transmission. I have an 86 4runner with a 22r-e and a 5 speed. I am pretty sure that my transmission fill plug is just in front of the reverse light switch (17mm). I've been trying to crack it open so I can top off the fluid, the things been leaking for the last two years that I have had it, but it won't break loose. I want to be sure that I have the correct plug and see if there are any tricks to getting the plug out. I hit it with WD40 and have tried with a lot of leverage on both a wrench and a socket. Afraid if I keep trying to force it I will strip the bolt head. Any help would be appreciated.
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Try hitting it with PB Blaster or another penetrating oil stronger than WD-40. Yes, that the fill plug. It helps to use a 6 point socket to reduce chance of rounding plug.

Post 13 may help:
https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f120...l-plug-240170/

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