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Thought I could get away with a 3/8 with electrically tape wrapped around it, worked on fill plug. I was intending to buy drain plug socket set but couldn't find it local only on harborfreight website. Surprisingly TC looks dry with no leaks at all considering how much fluid it took. All mode cases hold about 3 quarts. Torque spec on there is something small since it's in inch/lb. previous owner must have over torqued.

With a cheater bar the filler popped off but the drain was on so tight it I ended up rounding the 3/8 female plug.

At least I was able to get the fill bolt out to top fluid up, seemed pretty empty as I got over 2 quarts in. At the same time I have no idea what fluid was in there. Cross my fingers it's ATF which is recommended. Cracking the case is a much worse situation as the tcase is working fine. Drilling it out maybe the best option, plug is in there so tight I risk stripping threads on the tcase. I have a feeling for the drain bolt to be flush against it was over torqued? My fill plug wasn't.

My best option seems to be welding a 3/8 extension to the plug. My concern is since the plug is recessed flush against the transfer case. Can the heat from flux welding cause the aluminum case to crack? I know the welds shouldn't stick since it's aluminum but only to the steel drain plug.

Measured with a feeler gauge, at it's closest point there's 1mm of clearance. Tight but so far it drives without touching. These are 15s off a 96 Tacoma for future reference.

Mounted 15" rims with 31 Bfg ta ko. The rims just clear the larger brake calipers. My question is how close is too close. I might have 1.5-2mm of clearance between outer edge of caliper and inner diameter of rim.Do brake calipers expand much with heat?

I have narrowed it down to driver side strut area. It can be replicated when I pull up on the chassis of my 03 pathfinder but compressing downwards nothing. My question is it possible for strut mount, bearing or strut itself to squeal? Sounds like closing a door with a dry door hinge.

I just bought this last week, during the test drive I was thinking to myself wow this thing is good on gas! There looks to be an access cover under the carpet.

Google wasn't much help, most others have issues with it always reading empty. Could it be the same problem with the fuel sender unit? Any input is appreciated. Btw no check engine light.