Transmission fill plug
12-19-2017, 02:04 PM
#1
Pro
Thread Starter
Transmission fill plug
I'm trying to remove the fill plug using my 3/8" extensions but it's not coming loose. It is starting to strip it out. Is there a better fitting tool that goes in there?
And does anyone know the part number for that bolt in case I need to order one? I'm trying to find it on acuraoem.
And does anyone know the part number for that bolt in case I need to order one? I'm trying to find it on acuraoem.
Last edited by Joecop67; 12-19-2017 at 02:13 PM.
The following users liked this post:
rockstar143 (12-21-2017)
12-19-2017, 02:52 PM
#4
Latent car nut
iTrader: (2)
Join Date: Jan 2017
Location: Southern New Hampshire
Age: 68
Posts: 7,844
Received 2,005 Likes
on
1,407 Posts
I'm trying to remove the fill plug using my 3/8" extensions but it's not coming loose. It is starting to strip it out. Is there a better fitting tool that goes in there?
And does anyone know the part number for that bolt in case I need to order one? I'm trying to find it on acuraoem.
And does anyone know the part number for that bolt in case I need to order one? I'm trying to find it on acuraoem.
From the top I had to use a half-inch six-point socket a long half-inch extension, and a breaker bar to free mine up; even still there was plenty of twist in the extension before it broke loose.
12-19-2017, 02:53 PM
#5
Pro
Thread Starter
I did spray pb blaster on it. I took it to a shop that's less than a mile from me. They loosened it up and then I asked them to snug it up. I'm going to order the bolt and wait till it arrives before I drain it.
According to the schematics https://www.acuraoemparts.com/auto-p...er=90081pwt000 it is part #19 but it is labeled a drain plug not fill. Are they the same part for both fill and drain?
I want to know for sure so I can order two to have, just in case.
According to the schematics https://www.acuraoemparts.com/auto-p...er=90081pwt000 it is part #19 but it is labeled a drain plug not fill. Are they the same part for both fill and drain?
I want to know for sure so I can order two to have, just in case.
Last edited by Joecop67; 12-19-2017 at 03:03 PM.
The following users liked this post:
justnspace (12-19-2017)
12-19-2017, 04:26 PM
#6
Latent car nut
iTrader: (2)
Join Date: Jan 2017
Location: Southern New Hampshire
Age: 68
Posts: 7,844
Received 2,005 Likes
on
1,407 Posts
Yes, same part for both plugs.
Edit, I *think* part number 27 is the overflow bolt; remove this when you fill, and when MTF starts leaking out of this hole, you're full.
Edit, I *think* part number 27 is the overflow bolt; remove this when you fill, and when MTF starts leaking out of this hole, you're full.
Trending Topics
12-20-2017, 06:25 PM
#8
We Are Venom
pb blaster and a breaker bar!!!! 19mm bolt on the top! Make sure to move the clip thats connected to the fuse box or move the fuse box completely, then get some leverage! I used this https://www.harborfreight.com/12-in-drive-25-in-breaker-bar-67933.html]http://I used this https://www.harborfreight.com/12-in-drive-25-in-breaker-bar-67933.html[/url] with an extenstion.
12-20-2017, 06:42 PM
#9
Pro
Thread Starter
It's not a 19mm bolt. It has an opening for a 3/8 ratchet.
I make my own brakes bar. I put a deep well socket over the end of my 3/8 ratchet and a long extension in the deep well socket.
Last edited by Joecop67; 12-20-2017 at 06:44 PM.
12-21-2017, 04:40 AM
#11
Pro
Thread Starter
How do you lay down and brake loose the top fill plug, the one below the battery? The issue wasn't that I couldn't get enough leverage but that the extension would rise up from the bolt and it was starting to round it out. The guy at the shop, hammered his extension in. I didn't think that would help, but it did.
12-21-2017, 01:51 PM
#12
We Are Venom
My bad, you are talking about the bottom drain bolt. Haven’t had a problem with any of my 3/8 ratchets....i didn’t use an extension because i was under the car.....but i did use a breaker bar. Try getting under there and just sticking the ratchet in with a break bar. You shouldn’t be using a socket at all. Just put it in.
12-21-2017, 04:21 PM
#15
Senior Moderator
OP has a Manual transmission.
That would have been an important piece of information to include
On the Auto's, it's a 19mm bolt for the fill and a 3/8" ratchet for the drain.
The following users liked this post:
LGcbp8 (12-21-2017)
12-21-2017, 08:18 PM
#17
Race Director
What signature?
12-22-2017, 08:03 PM
#19
I also had to hammer the extension on to get it loose. The little ball sticking out of the 3/8 drive (the thing that normally holds the socket in place) was causing it to slide out of the plug. Whacked it a couple times with a mallet and that was enough to wedge the end completely in place.
The following users liked this post:
Joecop67 (12-22-2017)
01-10-2018, 02:50 PM
#20
Pro
Thread Starter
Finally got a day that wasn't freezing, snowing or raining, so I put in the synchromesh. Let's see if that helps the 3rd gear pop out.
Good thing I bought 4 quarts. It took all of it.
Good thing I bought 4 quarts. It took all of it.
01-10-2018, 02:57 PM
#21
Latent car nut
iTrader: (2)
Join Date: Jan 2017
Location: Southern New Hampshire
Age: 68
Posts: 7,844
Received 2,005 Likes
on
1,407 Posts
Yikes! You put in too much, you should only put in 2.3 quarts (i.e. 2-quarts 10-ounces). You need open the overfill plug and let the extra drain out.
The following users liked this post:
horseshoez (01-10-2018)
01-10-2018, 03:31 PM
#23
Latent car nut
iTrader: (2)
Join Date: Jan 2017
Location: Southern New Hampshire
Age: 68
Posts: 7,844
Received 2,005 Likes
on
1,407 Posts
01-11-2018, 02:23 PM
#24
Pro
Thread Starter
Seems to shift a lot smoother but then again, it may just be expectations after reading all the praises the synchromesh gets on here.
I do have a question, can this be used on other manual cars?
I do have a question, can this be used on other manual cars?
01-11-2018, 02:35 PM
#25
Latent car nut
iTrader: (2)
Join Date: Jan 2017
Location: Southern New Hampshire
Age: 68
Posts: 7,844
Received 2,005 Likes
on
1,407 Posts
I had a 2009 Mazda3 which I used as a long distance commuter as well as the car I taught my son to drive a manual transmission. It had a second and third gear grind issue and Synchromesh Friction Modified fixed that one as well.
02-16-2018, 07:39 PM
#27
Pro
Thread Starter
It's been over 1 month since I've put the GM Symcromesh fluid in and I am surprised.
Before that I would have almost daily 3 gear pop outs. Now, it hasn't happened once since the fluid change.
Amazing.
Before that I would have almost daily 3 gear pop outs. Now, it hasn't happened once since the fluid change.
Amazing.
02-16-2018, 08:12 PM
#28
Latent car nut
iTrader: (2)
Join Date: Jan 2017
Location: Southern New Hampshire
Age: 68
Posts: 7,844
Received 2,005 Likes
on
1,407 Posts
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Rotary4life
1G CL Problems & Fixes
1
02-03-2009 12:03 PM