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aceyx · 10-11-2005, 06:32 PM

1. remove FILL bolt*
2. remove drain bolt
3. clean bolts and reinstall drain bolt to 50NM
4. fill to capacity (stop when it comes out of fill hole)
5. reinstall fill bolt to 50NM

*if you remove the drain bolt and realize the fill bolt is stuck, you're screwed. Make sure you can fill it back up before you drain it. If at this point you still mess up, it's not my fault.

17mm and socket handle. You may also need penetrating spray and a hammer: use a liberal amount of spray and leave overnight, refresh in the morning and drive the car around to warm up the fluid. On return if it's still stuck, tap gently to the side (I usually tap in three directions) and try again.

If you can't get it out by that point, I'd suggest taking it to a mechanic. You might end up stripping the threads at which point you'll need a tap set.

10-11-2005, 06:32 PM	#5
aceyx Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: state college, pa Posts: 3,431 iTrader: (0) Photo Gallery	1. remove FILL bolt* 2. remove drain bolt 3. clean bolts and reinstall drain bolt to 50NM 4. fill to capacity (stop when it comes out of fill hole) 5. reinstall fill bolt to 50NM *if you remove the drain bolt and realize the fill bolt is stuck, you're screwed. Make sure you can fill it back up before you drain it. If at this point you still mess up, it's not my fault. 17mm and socket handle. You may also need penetrating spray and a hammer: use a liberal amount of spray and leave overnight, refresh in the morning and drive the car around to warm up the fluid. On return if it's still stuck, tap gently to the side (I usually tap in three directions) and try again. If you can't get it out by that point, I'd suggest taking it to a mechanic. You might end up stripping the threads at which point you'll need a tap set. __________________ I scream, you scream, we all scream for ZOMBIES.