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Frozen plugs (archive)
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Posted by Lee on April 30, 2000 at 07:36:37:

In Reply to: Frozen differential drain and filler plug posted by Chris on April 30, 2000 at 01:12:30:

Use a sledge hammer and hit the nut a few times, in order to crack the deposits that formed. Remember that the cover is aluminum, and the bolts are steel. They make a chemical reaction together and corrode. Same as with your aluminum wheels and your hubs.

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