Can a trans with a drain be cast metal?
The trans with drains seem to be the ones that have no pan and the assembly is cast rather than sheet metal. On the sheet metal ones, it would be an extra operation to weld the threads on. Then there would still be that hump in the middle so all the fluid still would not come out. Then you still have to get the pan off to change the filter.
Why did my oil pan drain plug fall out?
There was a small but steady leak with this rubber plug. He drove to the Wisconsin Dells and left his car parked for two days. When he was ready to return to Madison, he saw a huge puddle of oil had leaked under his car. The rubber plug practically fell out with just a touch!
Do you need a drain plug in a mechanics car?
Professional mechanics have lifts and special transmission drain/support rigs that can be wheeled directly beneath them. They don’t need a drain plug and in fact, since they change the filter or clean the screen during every service, a drain plug is superfluous.
Do you need a new oil pan drain plug?
When you go for an oil change, make sure they are familiar with the oil drain plug you have inserted. They need to know that only the Piggyback Center Bolt is removed for an oil change. If they attempt to remove the whole plug you will, with certainty, need a new oil pan!
Where is the drain plug in a transmission?
Turn the transmission, so that the area where the drain plug is going to be located is facing you. This is generally in the rear of the transmission housing. Set a 1/2 inch NPT drill bit into your drill chuck. Tighten it down, and place the tip onto the area where the transmission drain plug will be installed.
How to loosen a stuck transmission fluid drain plug?
Transmission fluid drain bolt is often too tight. This easy trick will open it easypeezy. Works for all vehicles. Remember: righty-tighty, lefty-loosey. Disclaimer: use all methods at your own risk. Loading…
What should I do if my oil pan drain plug is stuck?
Let the JB Weld dry overnight (approx.15 hours) Apply Anti-Seize to the center part (the Piggyback) and thread it into place. The Anti-Seize will keep the metal from rusting or locking so tightly that it can’t be removed for an oil change. When you go for an oil change, make sure they are familiar with the oil drain plug you have inserted.
Can a piggyback oil pan drain plug be repaired?
It was then suggested we get a Self Threading Tapered Piggyback Oil Pan Drain Plug and some JB Weld to cold weld it in place. This turned out to be a great idea, an easy process and hopefully a final solution to the problem. Drain just about every drop of oil from the car. This can take awhile.