Transmission drain nut
#1
01-30-2006, 04:52 PM
Transmission drain nut
I recently change my transmission oi and when I tighten the drain nut back on, I think I overtighten it to about 15ft/lb... Found out later from the manual that it should be only around 2 ft/lb.
My question is... How bad is this? Did I do any damage? What should I do now? Should I unscrew and tighten to 2 ft/lb?
Thanks in advance.
My question is... How bad is this? Did I do any damage? What should I do now? Should I unscrew and tighten to 2 ft/lb?
Thanks in advance.
#2
01-30-2006, 04:56 PM
#3
01-30-2006, 06:02 PM
RE: Transmission drain nut
Before you do anything, you might get a new o-ring from the Harley shop. The original one could have been damaged when you made it up and loosening it might cause the transmission to seep a bit. It will be a pain in the rear as you'll have to drain the transmission again and refill it but it might be worth it. Guess you could try to loosen it a bit and see what happens.
#4
01-30-2006, 07:32 PM
RE: Transmission drain nut
ORIGINAL: TCSTD
Doesn't sound grossly overtightened, just crack it loose and re torque it otherwise when it gets hot, it may be a different story. No big deal here, don't loose any sleep over it.
Doesn't sound grossly overtightened, just crack it loose and re torque it otherwise when it gets hot, it may be a different story. No big deal here, don't loose any sleep over it.
#5
01-30-2006, 07:34 PM
RE: Transmission drain nut
ORIGINAL: oldgeezer
Before you do anything, you might get a new o-ring from the Harley shop. The original one could have been damaged when you made it up and loosening it might cause the transmission to seep a bit. It will be a pain in the rear as you'll have to drain the transmission again and refill it but it might be worth it. Guess you could try to loosen it a bit and see what happens.
Before you do anything, you might get a new o-ring from the Harley shop. The original one could have been damaged when you made it up and loosening it might cause the transmission to seep a bit. It will be a pain in the rear as you'll have to drain the transmission again and refill it but it might be worth it. Guess you could try to loosen it a bit and see what happens.
#6
01-30-2006, 09:09 PM
#7
02-09-2006, 12:03 AM
RE: Transmission drain nut
ORIGINAL: 007deuce
While I was getting new o-ring, Harley dealer sold me one of those loctite 565.
He told me to put that on all 3 drain nuts during oil changes.
Anyone use Loctite 565? Should I use it?
Thanks!
While I was getting new o-ring, Harley dealer sold me one of those loctite 565.
He told me to put that on all 3 drain nuts during oil changes.
Anyone use Loctite 565? Should I use it?
Thanks!
I am trying to decide if I should use the loctite 565 on oil drain bolts as well. If you use them how difficult is it to remove them? Then do you have a hard time cleaning the threads to re-install? [sm=smiley25.gif] KB
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