Final drive filler cap wont budge

[motoman]

Madmax................snap a GOOD pair of vise grips on shoulder of filler............hit abruptly with palm of hand or hammer striking vise grip handle.....................will pop right loose.

[skids]

When you get the sucker out, you might want to consider a nylon washer before you reinstall a filler plug. It sure makes life easier!

[madmax-im]

Got it out

Thanks to everyone for their suggestions.One thing abt the impact driver is that in this prticular case it would not have worked as the allen head "slot" is too shallow for an impact driver.The other suggestions abt the varying temperatures of the different metals is rather interesting.The final outcome came when fellow XSive Randy came by today.He basicaly used my torch to heat jus the housing around the bolt then he managed to get an allen tool to lock in and with a hammer and a pry bar Viola!That satisfying crack when you break the toque of the bolt.To see and read all the details go to the other thread that I have posted on Madmax.Thanks again everyone!Been a long day gonna crash soon...BNE

[madmax-im]

Originally posted by skids
When you get the sucker out, you might want to consider a nylon washer before you reinstall a filler plug. It sure makes life easier!

Excellent suggestion TYVM!

[Axel]

Filler plug

Mine had been opened in the past with a cold chisel . Even so It was some tight when I tried last year . I used a 3 ft breaker bar and I was scared I was going to strip it but it came finally .