Tightened trans plug too much
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Tightened trans plug too much
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I overtightened the trans plug and now it won't tighten down like it should and has a slow drip. I wrapped some teflon tape around the plug and only worked for a while. I used the white tape. Should I use the yellow stuff that's used on gas line connections? Is it possible that I cracked the pan when I over tightened it? How much does the new pan cost? I'm glad that it only hold 24 ounces!
Thanks for the help!
I overtightened the trans plug and now it won't tighten down like it should and has a slow drip. I wrapped some teflon tape around the plug and only worked for a while. I used the white tape. Should I use the yellow stuff that's used on gas line connections? Is it possible that I cracked the pan when I over tightened it? How much does the new pan cost? I'm glad that it only hold 24 ounces!
Thanks for the help!
Road Captain
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Ouch!... that's why I always use a torque wrench. Try liquid teflon pipe joint compound made by Permatex... or this http://www.permatex.com/products/mot...ead_repair.htm if that don't work... let us know.
Last edited by Chubby; Sep 7, 2008 at 01:27 AM.
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even with the spec torque, after repeated removal and installs, it can still strip out.. soft aluminum threads.. my best fix is to install a 1/2x20 helicoil thread insert with red locktite, and liquid teflon to cement the plug into place between oil changes...
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+1 right there.
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Disclaimer: I tried the search, but didn't find what I was looking for.
I overtightened the trans plug and now it won't tighten down like it should and has a slow drip. I wrapped some teflon tape around the plug and only worked for a while. I used the white tape. Should I use the yellow stuff that's used on gas line connections? Is it possible that I cracked the pan when I over tightened it? How much does the new pan cost? I'm glad that it only hold 24 ounces!
Thanks for the help!
I overtightened the trans plug and now it won't tighten down like it should and has a slow drip. I wrapped some teflon tape around the plug and only worked for a while. I used the white tape. Should I use the yellow stuff that's used on gas line connections? Is it possible that I cracked the pan when I over tightened it? How much does the new pan cost? I'm glad that it only hold 24 ounces!
Thanks for the help!
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Road Captain
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a helicoil was my next step... but he said that teflon tape worked for a while so I figured it can't be that bad.
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If you felt the metal yield then you probably stripped the pan threads. Helicoil will probably be your next step. When working with threaded aluminum parts using a torque wrench is always a good idea. I buy the HD O ring kit and change all O rings when I do oil changes. I use teflon tape on the plug threads