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mousemotor · 11-15-2009, 07:56 PM

didnt get a good look at it but what do you use to remove the drain plug on the manual v8 tranny

rodimus prime · 11-15-2009, 08:05 PM

Im just guessing because I havent seen it, but I would say a 3/8ths ratchet like most tranny plugs.

2SSjack · 11-16-2009, 06:06 PM

Correct! Any 3/8ths ratchet will do, the plugs are pipe thread (1/2" NPT I believe) and there is some form of sealant on them. just clean them and re-seal with thread compound; NOT TOO MUCH! Trans case is aluminium so don't go crazy tightening them. I would up using a plastic funnel with a flexible spout that I added a piece of 3/8" fuel hose to and snaked the hose down between the master cyl. and firewall, then between the exhaust and transmission case and finally into the fill hole! As long as it is downhill all the way it will fill. Also the owner's manual says 4.2 quarts, but I drained about 3.5 or 3.6.

11-15-2009, 07:56 PM	#1
mousemotor Drives: 2010 camaro ss,pontiac G6 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: greensboro,pa Posts: 103	what tool to remove manual tranny plug didnt get a good look at it but what do you use to remove the drain plug on the manual v8 tranny

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11-15-2009, 08:05 PM	#2
rodimus prime Account Suspended Drives: Cargo van. Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Metal Metal Land Posts: 1,247	Im just guessing because I havent seen it, but I would say a 3/8ths ratchet like most tranny plugs.

11-16-2009, 06:06 PM	#3
2SSjack Drives: 2010 2SS Camaro; Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Burbank, Illinois Posts: 49	Correct! Any 3/8ths ratchet will do, the plugs are pipe thread (1/2" NPT I believe) and there is some form of sealant on them. just clean them and re-seal with thread compound; NOT TOO MUCH! Trans case is aluminium so don't go crazy tightening them. I would up using a plastic funnel with a flexible spout that I added a piece of 3/8" fuel hose to and snaked the hose down between the master cyl. and firewall, then between the exhaust and transmission case and finally into the fill hole! As long as it is downhill all the way it will fill. Also the owner's manual says 4.2 quarts, but I drained about 3.5 or 3.6.