trransaxle fill plug size?

[Vincent998]

What size socket fits the transaxle FILL plug? I know the drain plug is a 32 mm, but don't know the size of the fill plug.

Thanks!

 

[Sinovac]

http://www.fordgtforum.com/forums/showthread.php?7371-Socket-sizes&highlight=Transaxle+fill+size

 

[Vincent998]

I'm afraid this thread did not answer my question - it gives one size (1 1/4) without specifying which plug it applies to, but then states there are three different sizes for the fill and two drain plugs .... :confused

 

[Sinovac]

I guess that wasn't very helpful. I don't recall the size of the fill plug, but it is smaller than the transmission filter plug (driver side). I believe the transmission filter plug is the 1 1/4" (32mm) dimension. Remember there is another drain plug on the passenger side of the sump. Sorry for the mediocre answer.

 

[BlackICE]

Most sockets don't fit well unless they have very thin walls.

 

[Sinovac]

I use an open end wrench on the filter plug for that reason. It seems there is a slight difference in tolerance between transaxles which permit or prevent the use of a socket on this plug.

 

[BlackICE]

I use an open end wrench on the filter plug for that reason. It seems there is a slight difference in tolerance between transaxles which permit or prevent the use of a socket on this plug.

I had to too, but I prefer a box wrench or socket so that I have 6 points of engagement rather than only 2.

 

[Sinovac]

I just used an old set of vice grips when I changed the fluid on GT35065's car. :lol

 

[Lorenzo]

Here is what I use, However I don't fill through the "Filler Hole"
I put my oil in through the odometer sensor opening.

 

[Sinovac]

Thanks Lorenzo. I was mad that I didn't write the sizes in my manual.

 

[fjpikul]

Don't forget an extra 1.5 quarts with the cooler if you have one.

 

[Sinovac]

quaerts with the coller

Are you still hung over?

I see your Ninja spell correction skills are still sharp.

 

[fjpikul]

I fixed it while you were typing. Look for the poll.

 

[Lorenzo]

If you are buying your oil from your local Ford dealer be sure to check the label to make sure it is the XT-75W90-QGT ( specific ) for the Ford GT !!
Every time I ask for it They give me the bottle that looks almost exactly the same marked 75W90 for some other application.

 

[Sinovac]

^Yes. You know you have the right stuff when you must sell a kidney to buy it.

 

[Vincent998]

Filler size

I'm not draining it, just want to check the level.

Thank you all for your help!!!