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ASpec818 · 05-30-2011, 10:07 PM

Im in the process of replacing my tranny fluid. I got all the fluid in but now the drain bolt is leaking. I tried tightening it again but for some reason, it doesn't seem like it threads all the way in. it makes a little pop after 2 turns. Is there supposed to be a washer in that bolt? or did i mess the bolt up somehow?

*update*
I removed the drain plug and immediately noticed a metal ring in the plug. It appears the ring is stripped from the transmission threads. Am I royally screwed? I wish I had had paid someone to do my tranny flush at this point..

05-30-2011, 10:07 PM	#1
ASpec818 Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Richmond Posts: 93	HELP! transmission fluid leaking from drain bolt! Stripped tranny threads?! Im in the process of replacing my tranny fluid. I got all the fluid in but now the drain bolt is leaking. I tried tightening it again but for some reason, it doesn't seem like it threads all the way in. it makes a little pop after 2 turns. Is there supposed to be a washer in that bolt? or did i mess the bolt up somehow? update I removed the drain plug and immediately noticed a metal ring in the plug. It appears the ring is stripped from the transmission threads. Am I royally screwed? I wish I had had paid someone to do my tranny flush at this point.. Last edited by ASpec818; 05-31-2011 at 01:44 AM.