Tricks to getting center plug out of transmission drain plug?

[slevane]

Ok my professionally engine swapped 02 Lincoln LS v6 continues to be a total pain. After replacing all the crap that was broken by the installer, fixing several minor issues, I have the car running and driving, yay me. Car is shifting really hard and I suspect that even though he told me he filled the transmission I am certain that he never had the drain plug out. However I can not get the center plug out. I have spent two days soaking it with pb blaster. I have tapped it let the car idle to get the transmission warm. Still it is stuck , any thought on getting this plug loose? Is the whole plug available somewhere?

Scott

 

[1LoudLS]

have you tried calling the dealership to see if they have the part?

 

[slevane]

Not yet holiday weekend you know? It doesnt show in the catalog though. I stopped before I stripped anything, unlike my pro installer (yes I am bitter and sarcastic). Hoping someone has a slick trick.

Scott

 

[voyeur]

Looks like a Torx screw. Cannot tell what size. Fill plug is in a different location. Check this thread out....

http://www.lincolnvscadillac.com/forum/showthread.php?51461-Transmission-fill-easy-as-pie

 

[1LoudLS]

I cant imagine this part not being separately available...

looking at fordpartsgiant.com they do have a "plug" for the trans, but im not sure if its the right part or not...

 

[chris2523]

the rear fill plug? i used a hex bit socket. possibly a 6mm?
like this.




the other plug on the pan is a torx. hold the plug with a wrench and use the apporiate torx bit on it.