Shift Rail Plug Size
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Shift Rail Plug Size
Can someone provide the size for the brass or soft metal plugs needed to replace the leaking rubber shift rail plugs? I have been searching and find the plugs referenced in a number of places but never with the size.
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I got new rubber replacement plugs from the dealer. I used permatex H3 aviation gasket sealant on them when I replaced the old ones. I probably could have just used the old ones over with gasket sealant (or silicone), but didn't.
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If you have the M5OD, you'll want ot use Dorman part # 555-108, which has a nominal diameter of 5/8"(15.90mm). It is a cup type expansion plug. ( Dana part # 219-3052)
You'll need three of them to do the job...
You'll need three of them to do the job...
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Originally Posted by drb1956
If you have the M5OD, you'll want ot use Dorman part # 555-108, which has a nominal diameter of 5/8"(15.90mm). It is a cup type expansion plug. ( Dana part # 219-3052)
You'll need three of them to do the job...
You'll need three of them to do the job...
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They should be able to. There are two ways to do it. Both have their advantages.
From behind the tranny is generally quicker, but pulling the carpet and floor access panel provides better access. User choice really.
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From behind the tranny is generally quicker, but pulling the carpet and floor access panel provides better access. User choice really.
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Originally Posted by RangerPilot
They should be able to. There are two ways to do it. Both have their advantages.
From behind the tranny is generally quicker, but pulling the carpet and floor access panel provides better access. User choice really.
RP
Zach
From behind the tranny is generally quicker, but pulling the carpet and floor access panel provides better access. User choice really.
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From: Durant, OK (SOSU)
Yeah behind them there's a straight shot for a long ways, just take your pick. I've never tried the through the floor panel way, so I can't comment on space available there.
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Originally Posted by drb1956
If you have the M5OD, you'll want ot use Dorman part # 555-108, which has a nominal diameter of 5/8"(15.90mm). It is a cup type expansion plug. ( Dana part # 219-3052)
You'll need three of them to do the job...
You'll need three of them to do the job...
I tried those numbers at Autozone and a part of the Dana number the computer picked up was a tranny temp gauge tap for a Fiat....needless to say, that wasn't gonna work.
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From: Durant, OK (SOSU)
I had zero luck finding them anywhere except the stealership.
A lot of people told me NAPA would have them, but NAPA hadn't even heard of them, neither had O'Reilly's, Autozone, or Western Auto.
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A lot of people told me NAPA would have them, but NAPA hadn't even heard of them, neither had O'Reilly's, Autozone, or Western Auto.
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I had ZERO luck finding the stock plugs....stealership said the plugs were a non-serviceable item...
I may just have to troll some local tranny shops, since I'm sure they've dealt with this...and I hunted down the shifter alignment pins from one when I rebuilt the shifter bushings.
I may just have to troll some local tranny shops, since I'm sure they've dealt with this...and I hunted down the shifter alignment pins from one when I rebuilt the shifter bushings.
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From: Durant, OK (SOSU)
Hmm that's odd. I got them from a stealership up here.
I know Eagle Transmissions in Plano stocks them, though I don't guess that's much use to you. If you have an Eagle Transmissions near you, try there, or a local mom and pop shop.
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I know Eagle Transmissions in Plano stocks them, though I don't guess that's much use to you. If you have an Eagle Transmissions near you, try there, or a local mom and pop shop.
RP
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