Tansfer Case Drain Plug??

[ajeeperwannabe]

My transfer case drain plug needs a 8 pointed something to take it out anyone with any ideas on what kinda tool and where to find one?

'87 XJ 4.0L 5 speed (peugot)
Thanks

[d10shun]

12 point 30 mm on my np231

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a380/d10shun/DSC03285.jpg

[ajeeperwannabe]

my fill plug is 30 mm socket.. but i cant get the same socket on the drain plug because of a raised area thats too close to the plug for the socket to fit on... in the middle of the drain plug tho there is a 8 point star that looks like it would take some sort of male socket / tool to use on it????

[Kejtar]

my fill plug is 30 mm socket.. but i cant get the same socket on the drain plug because of a raised area thats too close to the plug for the socket to fit on... in the middle of the drain plug tho there is a 8 point star that looks like it would take some sort of male socket / tool to use on it????
torx?

[5-90]

Geez - is that a "double square?" I haven't seen one of those in years!

I don't think they even put those in socket sets anymore, and I seem to recall only seeing those in 1/2", 5/8", and 3/4" or so...

Take a picture if you can - it would be interesting to see if that's an 8-point (good luck!) or a six-point "Inverted Torx" (looks like a Star of David.) If you can't get it sorted out, take a picture with a ruler held to measure across opposite corners, and we might be able to figure it out alongside you...

5-90

[Yucca-Man]

Weird - it should be the same size either way; 30mm 6- or 12-point to remove it. After 1997 the plugs were changed to a much smaller style that if I remember correctly used a 3/8" ratchet to remove it.

Fill plug is visible, drain plug is off the lower left corner:
http://www.yuccaman.com/jeep/pics/np231j.jpg

Jim

[Wayne Sihler]

10 mm allen wrench
Wayne

[JEEPZZ]

If it's a 30mm outer hex with an 8 pt internal (not 6 pt), a standard 3/8th drive ratchet fits right in. This newer style aftermarket replacement plug is becoming more popular because it gives you another option of removing the plug if the 30mm hex strips out. I've replaced both of my stock plugs with this newer style plug.

[ajeeperwannabe]

yea 8 pt thats why it was blowing my mind and i knew it wasnt a torx... thanks for the info on the 3/8 drive..

[d10shun]

My transfer case drain plug needs a 8 pointed something to take it out anyone with any ideas on what kinda tool and where to find one?

'87 XJ 4.0L 5 speed (peugot)
Thanks

A picture is worth a thousand replies

[zfinger]

10 mm allen wrench
Wayne
Agreed, X2 and stuff

[ajeeperwannabe]

finally got the hint... heres a pic... not the best but it shows the shape of the star pattern yes 8 pts.... i did try the 3/8" ratchet in it that fit in good but the wife was in a hurry to go to town so didnt try to actually get the plug loose....

well was gonna try to post a pic.... but in my post rules it says i cant post attachments?? how do i get a picture posted??

[Kejtar]

well was gonna try to post a pic.... but in my post rules it says i cant post attachments?? how do i get a picture posted??
http://www.naxja.org/forum/announcement.php?f=34&announcementid=36

[ajeeperwannabe]

just got thru reading that thanx... any suggestions on a photo hosting service?

[d10shun]

just got thru reading that thanx... any suggestions on a photo hosting service?

Photobucket.com

BTW I see your name is red! I just did the same.

[yardape]

I am sure some would consider it a big no-no but to be honest I've never used anything but a pair of channel locks without any issues. Some things don't have to be that difficult unless the plug is really stuck in there. Oops, my bad,.. I was looking at the fill plug. But still,... its a thought.

[ajeeperwannabe]

here goes nothing....

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c298/ajeeperwannabe/plug.jpg

[Wayne Sihler]

here goes nothing....

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c298/ajeeperwannabe/plug.jpg
First time I have seen that,Not a stock part.Try and see what fits.
Wayne

[JEEPZZ]

First time I have seen that,Not a stock part.Try and see what fits.
Wayne
Once again it's an aftermarket replacement plug. It's identical to the flat 30mm plug with the addition of 8 pt 3/8 cavity. This plug can be used in place of all 30mm (obviously) check/drain plugs and also the 10mm allen head plugs.

[stewie]

If it's a 30mm outer hex with an 8 pt internal (not 6 pt), a standard 3/8th drive ratchet fits right in. This newer style aftermarket replacement plug is becoming more popular because it gives you another option of removing the plug if the 30mm hex strips out. I've replaced both of my stock plugs with this newer style plug.

hmmmm, looks good. any possiblity of sharing where on can find them in lieu of the stock stuff?

[JEEPZZ]

hmmmm, looks good. any possiblity of sharing where on can find them in lieu of the stock stuff?
My local Jiffy Lube had a box full of them.

[ajeeperwannabe]

thanks jeepzz the 3/8 ratchet popped it right out