factory tool needed?
#1
factory tool needed?
I am trying to change the oil in the rear differential of my 1997 XJ6.
Should not be too challenging I hope.
However, the drain plug is accessed through a tight round hole and the plug itself is a square male stud about 14.5 or 15mm on the side.
I have difficulty locating a socket wrench to match that.
Apologies if this is a silly question but does this drain plug require a factory tool to be unscrewed? I checked several tool places (Grainger, O'reilli...) and no one has the socket.
Thanks in advance for answer or any help.
Axel,
McKinney, TX
Should not be too challenging I hope.
However, the drain plug is accessed through a tight round hole and the plug itself is a square male stud about 14.5 or 15mm on the side.
I have difficulty locating a socket wrench to match that.
Apologies if this is a silly question but does this drain plug require a factory tool to be unscrewed? I checked several tool places (Grainger, O'reilli...) and no one has the socket.
Thanks in advance for answer or any help.
Axel,
McKinney, TX
#2
Welcome to the forum Axel,
I've moved your question from General Tech Help to X300 forum. Members here with the same model will be able to help.
Please follow this link New Member Area - Intro a MUST - Jaguar Forums - Jaguar Enthusiasts Forum to the New Member Area - Intro a MUST forum and post some info about yourself and your vehicle for all members to see. In return you'll get a proper welcome and some useful advice about posting to the forum.
Graham
I've moved your question from General Tech Help to X300 forum. Members here with the same model will be able to help.
Please follow this link New Member Area - Intro a MUST - Jaguar Forums - Jaguar Enthusiasts Forum to the New Member Area - Intro a MUST forum and post some info about yourself and your vehicle for all members to see. In return you'll get a proper welcome and some useful advice about posting to the forum.
Graham
#5
I don't remember the exact size of that square stud but I remember an SAE socket was a better match and fit compared to any metric socket I tried. Like others have said, a 1/2" ratchet and extension makes the job a lot easier.
I've never tried the reverse extension method but if I remember correctly, that's how my dad has done it in the past with these cars
I've never tried the reverse extension method but if I remember correctly, that's how my dad has done it in the past with these cars
#6
Scarecrow's method will normally work if the plug isn't too tight.
Ideally you should get some 8 point sockets available from lots of manufacturers. For example these
Craftsman 6pc 1 2 Drive 8PT Point SAE Box Star Square Laser Easy Read Socket Set | eBay
Ideally you should get some 8 point sockets available from lots of manufacturers. For example these
Craftsman 6pc 1 2 Drive 8PT Point SAE Box Star Square Laser Easy Read Socket Set | eBay
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