Noticed that Skoda have put a sort of tamper proof plug on the gearbox (which is very thoughtful of them !!!) which is a splined sort of thing with a protruding bit in the middle. Anyone know where i can buy the removal tool  from?  And what gearbox oil is recommended for the six speed gearbox, I know it should be synthetic but not sure of what viscosity or anything..Thanks guys   

I thought they had a torx type rather than splined?

Any ive seen its a tamper proof torx bit thats needed. I cant remember the size but i got a set off ebay.

Yeah sorry, It is a torx type with the raised bit in the middle of the plug 

Looks pretty similar to that..

Anyone??

Ebay 321009063846?

This is for my 2005 Fabia VRS Gearbox.

So it's an M16 spline socket, Thanks guys.

It's m16 security spline bit. A normal one won't fit as it has the dimple

Revival, hope that's ok - does anyone know whether that stupid centre can be easily drilled out for an ordinary spline socket? 

What a con.

I suspect it'll be unnecessarily hard steel and you'd have problems keeping a drill bit centered.

 

You could try carefully bending the centre with a strong tool, if it's soft you may be able to work it back and forth to break it off.

 

... or drill your existing bit!

 

Maybe a couple of flat screwdrivers wedged in opposite sides and pipe grips to turn them, even grips on any exposed part of the bolt.

 

Can you take a photo?

Edited 7 December, 20205 yr by MicMac

It's almost pointless trying to drill out the bit or plug when the correct socket is £6.45 

 

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B001IL8FZW/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=AMK6ALALRQJZA&psc=1

Thanks, that's great.