Can't remove trans fill bolt

[89325iturbo]

Can't remove the 5 speed trans fill bolt. I had the trans out, and should of tried to loosen the internal hex nut. But figured I'd just wait to I got it back in the car.
I know I'm down fluid because when I was cleaning it, and tipping it around I had a decent amount come out the vent/ breather.
I don't want to drive it, not knowing how much is in there.
I've sprayed it, put some heat to it aswell.
Thought about putting a pipe wrench on it?

[Kershaw]

Have you put a breaker bar on it? If that doesn't work, have you tried a 6 foot pole slipped onto the breaker bar?

[Coupelx]

Have you put a breaker bar on it? If that doesn't work, have you tried a 6 foot pole slipped onto the breaker bar?

you plan on him tipping the car on its side first?

[blwn24v]

6 foot pole is a bit extreme

[Kershaw]

... the point is he needs a bit more leverage.

[89325iturbo]

Yeah I've had a little breaker bar (about a foot long) on a 1/2 inch ratchet which is already longer. I'm using the doubled up nuts on a bolt method.
But yeah I can't get good leverage being only up on jack stands.

[Kershaw]

A foot long breaker bar is not much of a breaker bar. 18-24" is usually what you need. Sounds like you need a new breaker bar. Remember, cheaper ones may flex more. Kind of useless in tight spaces.

You might need to ask a friend who lifts.

Repeated daily soakings of PB Blaster for a week are usually pretty helpful.

[TimeMachinE30]

Do soak the fastener with PB routinely for many days.

Or use this as perfect excuse for a tool....say, go out and get you a 1/2" Milwaukee Fuel impact.

[89325iturbo]

I meant an extra foot extension on the foot long ratchet. (My breaker bar is just a piece of pipe) So close to two feet together.
I got the plug out though. Jacked the car up higher using some 2x4's on top the jacks. Allowed me a better angle to get some leverage on it.
Appreciate the ideas.

[TimeMachinE30]

When disconnecting the drive shafts at the diff, I muscled it off by using my legs... not arms.

[89325iturbo]

^^^ been there done that on various cars/bolts. As long as I feel like I got a good lock on the nut or bolt so I don't round it off with pushing with a leg.

[AndrewBird]

A 50/50 mixture of acetone and ATF will be better than PB blaster. Popular mechanics did a test a few years back and it exceeded every other off the shelf penetrating oil they tested.

Get more leverage. I have this guy and it works very well:

http://www.harborfreight.com/12-in-d...bar-60819.html

Also, pick this up while you are at it so you have a proper socket:

http://www.harborfreight.com/9-piece...set-67880.html

[Kershaw]

My friend has that HF one. I've seen it flex a lot. Makes it hard to break a bolt in a tight space. I prefer this one, although it is a bit shorter http://www.amazon.com/Craftsman-9-44.../dp/B00065T0MS

[McGyver]

Also, pick this up while you are at it so you have a proper socket:

http://www.harborfreight.com/9-piece...set-67880.html

Unless you want to strip the fill plug, this is what you need. You'll be able to use the most force without damaging something. I actually use one where the hex part can slide out of the socket. I slide it through a ratcheting wrench and into the cap. It makes it super easy and safe.

[b*saint]

Impact gun. Dont be a chicken.