A "good" problem.....any advise?
 

Ok, started working on my newest project and was making progress when I decided to check the rear fluid level. Went to take out the fill plug and guess what, yup it broke off in half! Never seen this happen before, but now I have the remaining half flush with the rear housing.

Has anyone had this happen to them? Any suggestions or ideas on how to get this bugger out (hopefully without removing the rear) would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks.

Re: A "good" problem.....any advise?
 

sounds like you're just gonna have to work it out slowly with a hammer and punch.

Re: A "good" problem.....any advise?
 

How about drilling a hole in the center and getting some EZ out bits. You may try heating it a bit before yanking on the ez out.

Mike

Re: A "good" problem.....any advise?
 

i would drill a hole for the biggest easy out that will fit.the heat from drilling should probably free it up. after you get the plug out pull the cover off the rear and clean it out thoroughly. any metal flakes or chips that stay in there will destroy the bearings in a hurry.

Re: A "good" problem.....any advise?
 

i'd just take something and wed it to the plug so you could get vise grips or pipe wrench on it// heat from the welding and the leverage should solve problem

or you could leave it in place and get a cover with a fill plug on it or install a fill plug on your present cover

Re: A "good" problem.....any advise?
 

:agree: Been there, done that, easy fix :metal:

Re: A "good" problem.....any advise?
 

My definition of a "good problem" would be my truck breaking down in front of a Hooters. Your problem kinda sucks :lol:

The weld/heat idea is a real good one. You have to get creative when your working on trucks from up north :rolleyes:

Re: A "good" problem.....any advise?
 

Thanks guys, some good suggestions. I've never seen one rusted like this before, was kinda a shock when it let loose.

Re: A "good" problem.....any advise?
 

I would get a rear end cover with a fill / sight plug in it, and forget about the one that's busted off in the side of the housing.