TKX transmission plug question

[rvanstory]

Filling the MK4 with fluids getting ready for 1st start. Naturally, it isn't as easy as it sounds.

The fill plug on my TKX transmission sits too close to the E-brake bracket to get a 3/8" socket on it's head. I can pull some shims out, lower the tranny slightly, pull the plug and fill the tranny, then put shims back in. BUT, in the future I need a MUCH easier way to do it for ongoing maintenance checks. An easy solution is to get a plug with a bolt head to I can use an open end wrench to get it off. Not sure what I need though???

Is this plug a NPT "tapered" thread? Can I use a MIP plug (available at home depot)? Any other solutions from someone who's gone before me on this journey?


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[Rebostar]

I took an old socket extension, cut it to 3/4" long with a cut off wheel. Ground down the remaining round part to match the square part, then you can get a wrench on it.

[rvanstory]

Figured out a solution. Thought I'd post it in case someone else can use it. Similar to Rebostar solution above, got a piece of 3/8" key stock from Tractor Supply. Cut off 1/2" length of it. Most of it fits into plug square hole, but leaves just enough for a 3/8" open end wrench to grab outside the plug. Had plenty of room to remove plug without having to drop the tranny shims. Plus, this will make maintenance checks MUCH easier.

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[Mat1asBEV&ICE]

Nice solution. I used a 3/8" drive socket wrench without a socket.