Brumby Diff

rubisubi · Post by **rubisubi** » Wed Jul 23, 2008 11:53 am

Hey guys, after flooding my gearbox i thought it would be a good idea to check the diff oils as well. Thing is it looks like i need a special square type allen key to get the bottom plug off. The Subaru Parts Dept said they dont sell the tool required, so what do i need to get/use to get the plug off?

Cheers in advance RubiSubi.

YouTube · Post by **El_Freddo** » Wed Jul 23, 2008 12:12 pm

Get creative - use a high tension bolt that's larger than the hole it needs to fit, then grind it down to shape, chuck to nuts on it, tighten them up/weld in place and have a go at it.

I've never thought about the diff plug holes being square, even though I've looked at them over and over.

Good luck with it

Bennie

bluesteel · Post by **bluesteel** » Wed Jul 23, 2008 12:12 pm

you just need to use a 1/2in drive breaker bar or ratchet

nothing on the end of it.. just the 1/2in square drive

brumbyrunner · Post by **brumbyrunner** » Wed Jul 23, 2008 11:17 pm

rubisubi wrote:The Subaru Parts Dept said they dont sell the tool required.

You've got to wonder where they find these parts people!

bluesteel · Post by **bluesteel** » Wed Jul 23, 2008 11:23 pm

they probably dont sell something as boring and simple at subaru at a 1/2in drive anything

but surely they should have twigged and mentioned any other shop will have them

brumbyrunner · Post by **brumbyrunner** » Wed Jul 23, 2008 11:31 pm

my point exactly!

rubisubi · Post by **rubisubi** » Thu Jul 24, 2008 8:51 am

Well the thing is, he said its a specialised tool that only the techs have and wasnt available to the public! I guess they figure if people are working on cars at home then they are losing potential clients?

FROG · Post by **FROG** » Thu Jul 24, 2008 1:23 pm

brumbyrunner wrote:You've got to wonder where they find these parts people!

we're not all the same

YouTube · Post by **El_Freddo** » Thu Jul 24, 2008 5:33 pm

FROG wrote:we're not all the same

FROG we all know you're one of a kind!

Bennie

rubisubi · Post by **rubisubi** » Mon Jul 28, 2008 9:42 am

1/2 Inch driver was spot on, Thanks lads, Although i needed a piece of pipe 700mm long to lever it open! I dont think the diff oil has been checked since 1985 and the bolts were F$%^*N tight. All good now though! For the record Trade tools sold the driver for $3.50??? So much for a specialised tool.

fredsub · Post by **fredsub** » Mon Jul 28, 2008 9:59 am

interesting...special tools http://subaru.spx.com/grpsrt.asp?id=6

so thats right, subaru does not actually supply tools, but that doesn't mean
you can't get them.
however,alot of them you could fabricate/mod something yourself:)

wonder if there is an equivalent supplier here in Aus, anyone know?

brumbee · Post by **brumbee** » Mon Jul 28, 2008 10:16 am

i would say these guys would rather sell 100 drivers to random diy guys than to a couple of mechanics

Phizinza · Post by **Phizinza** » Mon Jul 28, 2008 3:46 pm

Everything is a special tool "only the techs have". Thats the only way they can con you into getting your service done for you.