A4 plug when removing driveshaft
09-27-2013, 04:13 AM
#1
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A4 plug when removing driveshaft Going to finally start on putting the 9" in. Is there a specific plug I need to buy so it doesn't leak when removing the driveshaft, or is there just something from the hardware store I can use?
09-29-2013, 10:45 AM
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I would also highly recommend using an old yoke. IIRC even an old yoke for a TH350 will fit. Maybe $10 from a junk yard to driveshaft shop.
Here is a story about using a plastic plug....
A few years back I was pulling the engine and trans as one unit out of my '81 Camaro. A plastic plug was installed. Since it leaked a bit, I put a baggy around it and held it with a rubber band. Just as we had the engine/trans tilted down for removal, we got called to dinner. An hour later there was a good 5 quarts of ATF on the garage - the slowly leaking plastic plug had filled the baggy with ATF which was then heavy enough to pop off.
I have used a yoke ever since and not a drop leaks out the back.
Here is a story about using a plastic plug....
A few years back I was pulling the engine and trans as one unit out of my '81 Camaro. A plastic plug was installed. Since it leaked a bit, I put a baggy around it and held it with a rubber band. Just as we had the engine/trans tilted down for removal, we got called to dinner. An hour later there was a good 5 quarts of ATF on the garage - the slowly leaking plastic plug had filled the baggy with ATF which was then heavy enough to pop off.
I have used a yoke ever since and not a drop leaks out the back.
