Is my transmission drain plug being blocked by this plate on the bottom?

Energy One

No H2O

Active Member
In the video I looked at, the transmission drain plug was at the bottom.
I went to do mine and saw this plate blocking ... everything.
I'm hoping my transmission drain plug is somewhere else/accessible.
2004 Ridgeback
 

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No H2O

Active Member
that looks like somebody's add-on. is there a hole worn through the frame?????
Are you talking about the plate welded onto the bottom of the frame? If that's not stock I guess that means the drain bolt is inaccessible :-(
Weird thing is when I pulled the fill plug the fluid was clear just like the PO said that it had been recently changed.
 

No H2O

Active Member
The diamond pattern is an optical illusion since it's reflecting the pattern of the jigsaw mat on the floor that I'm using as a kickstand pad since I find it easier than those ubiquitous slotted kickstand gizmos
 

HMAN

I just like my Freedom
Supporting Member
That 'flat plate' is the bottom of your oil tank. Ridge and Pit had "hidden" tanks.
 

woodbutcher

Mr. Old Fart member #145
Staff member
well, there you go. I figured somebody with some knowledge would come along sooner than later. looks like your plug is actually easier to get to than a lot of the others like the K9. that thing is a bear.
 
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