Trans drain plug is being a PITA
02-02-2016, 07:56 PM
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Trans drain plug is being a PITA
Today I bought oil, filter and 3 qts do start the 3x3 flush. Did the oil change fine. Go to remove the trans FILL bolt and it was a BIATCH but I got it, placed it back in finger tight, move to the drain plug and it wont budge. I am reluctant to tap the trans case with a hammer even if I do it lightly, Any other suggestions? I will admit I was on jack stands today because the lift was taken and I am going on a trip tomorrow so I wanted to get it done before so I couldn't get any great leverage but it shouldn't be THAT tight
2002 TL-S 160K
2002 TL-S 160K
02-02-2016, 09:07 PM
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Breaker bar
02-02-2016, 09:12 PM
#4
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Try torching it first then . I think if anything the drain bolt would fail before the trans housing but we all know the Honda transmission is made of glass so maybe you're on to something 
02-03-2016, 03:07 PM
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Mr.Helpful Diagram
I just kick the ratchet with some working boots, works 100% of the time.
Breaker bar is safer as long as the car is safely jacked up or on a lift.
Breaker bar is safer as long as the car is safely jacked up or on a lift.
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02-04-2016, 12:50 PM
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Put your back into it and use some more force.
As for using heat, or taping on it with a hammer think about it for a min, the trans is getting well over 300deg, heating the bolt a little isnt going to hurt it, and as for tapping on it, it sees far more vibration and shock from normal use/driving than tapping on it with a hammer would do. Also, think about how much force you needed to break the fill bolt loose, you didnt break the case then did you?
As for using heat, or taping on it with a hammer think about it for a min, the trans is getting well over 300deg, heating the bolt a little isnt going to hurt it, and as for tapping on it, it sees far more vibration and shock from normal use/driving than tapping on it with a hammer would do. Also, think about how much force you needed to break the fill bolt loose, you didnt break the case then did you?
02-10-2016, 12:57 PM
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^^^ Yep, first time I removed it I gave it a good kick while sitting at the front of the car. IMO, this is totally safe if you still have the wheels on.