T-5 Fluid Fill Bolt Stuck, Help!?

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08-19-2008, 05:03 PM

Five0hFox

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T-5 Fluid Fill Bolt Stuck, Help!?

So I was going to fill my tranny up with fluid, but I can't get that bolt out! I even used a 1/2 break over with the 3/8th converter thing on it pushing with my foot and it won't budge. What should I do to fill it up?

08-19-2008, 05:06 PM

mjr46

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use a longer breaker bar

08-19-2008, 05:40 PM

FuzzyDiceRule

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pull the shifter and fill it through there...

08-19-2008, 05:44 PM

Five0hFox

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Originally Posted by FuzzyDiceRule

pull the shifter and fill it through there...

I had thought about doing that, but how do I know when it's full?

08-19-2008, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by mjr46

use a longer breaker bar

It's not so much a strength issue. I push hard enough, something gives a bit but when I let off it just goes back. I'm trying to avoid damaging it.

08-19-2008, 06:00 PM

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Try putting a bit of penetrating lube on that bish over and over and letting it soak for a day while reapplying

Or if completely drained all the old fluid out, just add the proper amount through the shifter. Its 2 3/4 qts, or something.. my book is outside so I cant check