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Bolt tightening

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Beerline123, Apr 12, 2018.

  1. Apr 12, 2018 at 12:42 PM
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    Beerline123

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    Was tightening the transmission drain bolt and was afraid I may have over tightened it. It snugged up and didn't start to spin like it had lost its grip. Do you think I'm okay.
     
  2. Apr 12, 2018 at 12:52 PM
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    You stripped it. I've done that on an old Toyota pickup as well as my current Tacoma. I replaced the pan.
     
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    A torque wrench is your friend.
     
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    Tighten it untill it strips or snaps off then back it off a half turn, works every time.
     
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    Did you try to back it out? If not and it's not leaking then I'd leave it alone until the next transmission service.
     
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    Generally by design, pans are made of harder metal than the drain plugs. If you stripped anything, it's likely just the plug and you can get away with just replacing that (and the fluid)
     
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    Check your local part store, they sell an oversized and a double oversized drain plugs, they might have one for the transmission pan, I know they have one for the engine oil pan, I just replaced one.
     
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    Wait,..it DIDN't spin? you just think it is too tight?? I would get a new plug and take the old one out now. A tight plug will only get tighter over time. It could be a real bitch after 30,000 miles. Keep everything clean and put the oil back in with a new plug and gasket.
     
  9. Apr 12, 2018 at 3:55 PM
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    Badger I think you were the only one to understand my post. My bad I didn't word it right. I tightened snug but gave another little push more and worried I might have gone to tight but the bolt did not start feeling loose after that and there is no dripping at all. I just get nervous easy because mechanical work is something I'm pushing myself to try new and more difficult fixes. I've done transmission flush a few times already and so far alls been good. Thanks all for advice.
     
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    1.)I may have over tightened it.

    2.)It snugged up and didn't start to spin like it had lost its grip.

    Why would you suspect it is over tight? Paranoid much?

    Take it back out and verify it.

    It has a gasket seal and only has to be very snug.
     
  11. Apr 12, 2018 at 4:48 PM
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    The drain plug gasket is a crush style gasket and needs to be replaced every time the plug is removed. It's easy to strip if the gasket is already crushed.
     
  12. Apr 12, 2018 at 4:57 PM
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    I disagree, unless you are careless.

    << Never stripped a pan plug of any type and don't use a torque wrench on them.
     
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    Technical term is aluminum spec. It you only turn it back 1/16 of a turn. At least that is the procedure for aluminum.
     
  14. Apr 12, 2018 at 5:12 PM
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    Good for you digging in and doing your own work. Trust me, you will make a few mistakes, but the work that gets done will be the best you can get in most cases. I think you are probably fine. You might try just cracking it loose and snugging it back down a bit. Most likely it will seal fine. I re-use gaskets all the time, but I do keep spares in my kit just in case. The worst you will get is a tiny drip.
     
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    If you did strip it, most likely it’s one thread that failed on the drain screw. Try slipping another washer on. It may help give you a little more bite and tighten up that plug. Then go buy a new drain screw.
     
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    There certainly is a learned “feel” to Tightening nuts and bolts.

    Get yourself a torque wrench, or two. I have three of various sizes and ranges.

    They are spendy. Less than paying to have work done though. Also, less expensive than stripping things because you have yet to develope the “feel” yet :thumbsup:
     
  17. Apr 13, 2018 at 1:34 AM
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    The thing that is tricky about transmission and engine drain plugs is they are oily. The torque specification is a dry torque. If you torque a lubricated drain plug to a dry torque specification there is a very real chance of stripping.
     
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    People call me crazy, they say I'm obsessed with torque values as I have multiple torque wrenches and torque everything to spec, and yet, I've never stripped, snapped, or lost any hardware. :notsure:

    The practically one time purchase and utility are well worth it.
     
  19. Apr 13, 2018 at 5:14 AM
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    This is really a good point. Another place where a torque wrench doesn't work well is on spark plugs or drain plugs with crush washers.
     

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