PCM V-drive drain/fill plug removal

[mf01]

The manual mentions checking for contaminates and fluid levels every year on the PCM V-drive. I'm trying to remove one of the drain/fill plugs. Is there a trick to removing it? It's square, so I'm using a normal wrench. It appears that 10mm is the right size (I thought it would be SAE). I'd rather get a larger ratchet on it, but don't have any square sockets. I'll probably spray with liquid wrench penetrating oil to see if that helps.

[hal2814]

I think the problem is that it’s painted with the plug already on. I had some luck with running a razor around the plug before removing it to cut the paint. That made it a lot easier.

[mf01]

Did you use a standard wrench?

[hal2814]

I used a big adjustable wrench. That way I could get the size down small enough and still get some torque on it.

[Infinity]

I used a box wrench to remove mine, I think a 3/8" fit it real snugly? Socket set seemed to want to strip it and there is not much room down there. The first time removed is a bear cause the threads are coated with some kind of paste. I stopped too after trying the first time cause I thought something was up.

[mf01]

I haven't attempted to loosen this again. I was thinking about using crows feet to get more leverage with a 3/8" torque wrench.

[Nick Heimer]

I use a small adjustable/crescent wrench, but it is very tight.

I have notice that I never get any water out of the Walter V-drive on my 2005. Have others seen the same?