Differential fill plug part number

[SpeedUp]

2008 TB 4.2l 4x4

Going through flushing all old fluids. I was trying to get the rear differential fill plug out and that sucker will not budge. During my attempts to remove, I rounded some of the fill plug.

I still have not gotten it off, and wanted to get some suggestions on how to get it off, and also the part number of a new fill plug so I can replace it when I finally get it off.

thanks in advance


edit: plug number is 444788

 

[Mooseman]

It has been discussed
Front diff fill plug

 

[SpeedUp]

Weird thing was I had no trouble getting my front fill and drain plugs out. Its the rear one thats a beotch.

I searched for fill plug numbers but for some reason, not coming up with one I can confirm on gmpartsgiant.com

 

[RTTBLT1]

2008 TB 4.2l 4x4

Going through flushing all old fluids. I was trying to get the rear differential fill plug out and that sucker will not budge. During my attempts to remove, I rounded some of the fill plug.

I still have not gotten it off, and wanted to get some suggestions on how to get it off, and also the part number of a new fill plug so I can replace it when I finally get it off.

thanks in advance

Had the same problem with our 04 TB when I did it. Save yourself a possible headache and do what I did. Take one of your 3-4in Socket extensions or a good size nut that's close to the diameter of the fill Plug to a shop. I took mine to a Exhaust shop and have them weld the item to the fill Plug and bust it loose. But yes, you will want the new fill plug with you so they can install it. Sorry but can't recall the part number, I went to my local Chevy dealer and it was around $6-8.

Hope this helps.

 

[Mooseman]

Rear diff. Sorry about that.

Here are a couple of threads on removing the REAR plug:
Rear Diff Fill Plug
Questions on removing stripped rear diff. fill plug with air ...

Couldn't find a part number but the dealer should be able to find it. Online parts fiches are crap. They're definitely holding back.

If you use a 3/8 extension, if it's an old one, it helps to grind down the end so it's completely flat. That way, it bites deeper into the plug.

 

[SpeedUp]

Thank you for your suggestions, Moose and RTTBLT1, I appreciate it

 

[jsheahawk]

You didn't drain it before you got the fill plug out, did you? :-D

 

[SpeedUp]

lol, no sir - always check the fill plug first

 

[RTTBLT1]

lol, no sir - always check the fill plug first

Smart man!...Another headache avoided!

Hope everyone has a great day!

 

[SpeedUp]

Anyone looking for that fill plug part number, it is 444788