gearbox problem (ish)

[JamesCA]

Hi guys. My gearbox on my 172 has the tiniest leak ever from the gear selector seal. However This isnt my problem. Ive just got home and went to check the oil/top it up if needed and the butterfly plug in the fill hole is stupidly tight. Any tips on how to undo them?
Thanks
James

 

[Budgie]

Man up.

 

[JamesCA]

Helpful thanks lol

 

[Big Bob]

Man up.

i know its not help full but other than that there is not a lot else to suggest, i wouldn't use pliers or grips as you might break it

 

[Big Bob]

hey let me know how much oil its lost as i think mine may have the same problem

 

[JamesCA]

i know its not help full but other than that there is not a lot else to suggest, i wouldn't use pliers or grips as you might break it

Yea thats what im worried of. Its just a pain to get too aswell which doesnt help

 

[JamesCA]

hey let me know how much oil its lost as i think mine may have the same problem

Literally the leak is so slow I didnt even notice it. I changed the oil about 7 months ago but it just started making a slight whine so I look and it appears to be leaking from the selector. I just wanted to open the fill hole ans check if its lost much. Juat cant get in to undo it

 

[guysy]

They all do it apparently

Fred is selling a seal kit: http://www.cliosport.net/forum/showthread.php?694947-JC5-gear-selector-seal-kit-(fits-JB1-JB3-etc-too)&highlight=Gear+selector

Cant get to the butterfly? remove the airbox and its down there just a bit tight.

 

[Budgie]

Fiddly job to get to. Air box out and remove the clutch cable from the selector fork and I get my arm down that way.

You could use pliers, but as said you might break the wingnut. Then it'll be front bumper off and drill it out.