The shop manual says that the torque converter drain bolt must be replaced with a new one if it is removed. Has anyone had any trouble using the original bolt after draining? Maybe some thread-lock would be appropriate?
120,000 plus miles with 4 trans fluid changes including 4 torque converter fluid changes and the same drain plug with no problems.
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I reused mine with no problem and it has been a year since I changed the fluid.
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Originally posted by Tiger I would add though that it seems to have rather fine threads and might be easy to strip.
True, but you could easily strip a new one with fine threads also. I put mine in and touqued to spec with no problem.
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