Gearbox and transfer case levels

Just wondering if there is an alternative to removing the filler plugs to check the levels?

My plugs are stuck fast

Also can the plugs be changed from the 'square head' to either the torx type or recessed 1/2 inch drive type.......or is there a tool that I need to sell the kids for err I mean't

Damn nearly rounded the flippin things off and left most of my knuckles behind.

Been discussed before - I use a 1/2" socket the wrong way round - square end to the filler plug - there's always one that fits the breaker bar on the splined end. Then it's a question of how much leverage you can apply.

Thanks Oxides, but tried it already and the plug still won't budge.

(The gearbox plug 'square' seems to be a bit smaller than 1/2", whereas the transfer case plug is 1/2", but now perilously close to being round).

Any ideas on how I can 'dip' the boxes some other way, as I reckon I'm close to buggering them beyond repair.

S'pose I'll have to break out my stilsons, else........

Oh yes, Stilsons should do it. And a short length of pipe for that extra bit of ooomph. Makes you wonder how they got put in so tight - airgun, perhaps?

you will need to heat them up if there that tight