Need help with removing rear hpo plug...

[MossBack]

So attached is a clip of my leaking driver side oil plug that has been causing a decent leak. I want some ideas on best removal process. I know that it is a 1/2" square plug and I have tried my flexing 3/8" w/adapter and coming from above i couldn't break it free. I have a new plug and seal from ford as I suspected it was it but i didn't change it and now it is getting worse. I am currently thinking that Ill remove the driver side up pipe and worse case Ill drop the transmission cross member for more room.

Is there another way that I maybe have overlooked as it is pretty tight given that it leaks oil. ( a quart every 2000 miles or so)

Thanks.

 

[Tom S]

I seem to recall someone drilling a hole through the firewall to let the extension pass through.

 

[MossBack]

I seem to recall someone drilling a hole through the firewall to let the extension pass through.

I sure hope not I have an 80 tooth 18" snap on ratchet and a couple small extension I will use . I guess I'll snap a couple photo's and do a write up.


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[old man dave]

For an o-ring seal, those things are on mighty tight. They may have been installed using a low grade Loktite.

 

[MossBack]

Old one is out and here is a couple pics I'll work on a write up if there is any interest in it




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[SDS97_7.3]

Glad you got it out, I did mine with a 1/2", 18" long flex head ratchet and had no problem. My seal looked just about like yours.

 

[MossBack]

Glad you got it out, I did mine with a 1/2", 18" long flex head ratchet and had no problem. My seal looked just about like yours.

I wanna get three more seals and swap b4 they blow. I had to cheat with my pry bar it was tight.


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[SDS97_7.3]

I wanna get three more seals and swap b4 they blow. I had to cheat with my pry bar it was tight. View attachment 7774


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Yeah, I picked up 3 more seals so I have them on hand incase any others go.