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#827492
07/29/07 11:11 PM
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Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 25
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Getting the Wheeling Fever
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Ok I went to check the tranny fluid on 1989 isuzu trooper pulled the fill plug on the right side. I got it out and put my finger in to check the oil and when I pulled my finger out the threds on the side of the tranny are coming out. so I put the bolt back in and it will get tight and when i got to snug it up it will become lose. what do i do or can anything be done? thanks <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif" alt="" />
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 Re: tranny
[Re: Mudking4717]
#827493
07/30/07 01:19 AM
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Joined: Apr 2000
Posts: 7,268
Isuzu Moderator
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Your best bet is to go find an appropriately sized rubber expansion plug.
Heli-coil makes inserts that size, or they will if you order enough of them, but getting it done in the vehicle is probably nigh to impossible.
I've had the drain/fill plugs inserted on the x-case, but that was because the cover comes off. It did require a machine shop to do the work, though.
Good Luck,
Michael
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Re: tranny
[Re: Mudking4717]
#827494
07/30/07 02:17 AM
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Joined: May 2007
Posts: 36
Getting the Wheeling Fever
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I have the same problem on my 1997 Trooper. Bad design with steel-threaded plug in aluminum-threaded case. Particularly when dealership workshops don't treat them with due care.
Because it's only the filler plug, I used a liquid thread repair to create a substitute thread. When inserting the plug I apply silicone gasket seal on the plug thread and then finger-tighten it. This has worked OK for several years now.
I have also read a suggestion of using teflon plumbing-thread tape (it is a fine, white, non-adhesive tape here in Oz).
Last edited by boritz; 07/30/07 02:18 AM.
Aussie 1997 3.2V6 SOHC 6VD1 Holden Jackaroo SE (Isuzu Trooper/Bighorn/Monterey) 5-speed manual, rear LSD, front Lokka (manual free-wheel hubs).
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Re: tranny
[Re: boritz]
#827495
07/30/07 05:02 AM
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Joined: Apr 2000
Posts: 7,268
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it is a fine, white, non-adhesive tape here in OzIt is the same here in the States, but it is wound the other direction on the roll. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> Michael
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Plumbing Tape
[Re: mlclark]
#827496
07/30/07 06:14 AM
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Joined: May 2007
Posts: 36
Getting the Wheeling Fever
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it is a fine, white, non-adhesive tape here in OzIt is the same here in the States, but it is wound the other direction on the roll. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/lol.gif" alt="" /> That's because your taps (sorry, faucets) turn in the opposite direction and the water falls upwards! <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/lol.gif" alt="" /> You'll note that I allowed for cultural differences when I said "aluminum-threaded" rather than "alumin ium-threaded"! <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />
Last edited by boritz; 07/30/07 06:27 AM.
Aussie 1997 3.2V6 SOHC 6VD1 Holden Jackaroo SE (Isuzu Trooper/Bighorn/Monterey) 5-speed manual, rear LSD, front Lokka (manual free-wheel hubs).
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Re: tranny
[Re: boritz]
#827497
07/31/07 04:52 AM
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Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 25
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Getting the Wheeling Fever
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Ok what me and my Dad did was get some silicone around the head of the bolt and put it back on. It's working great.
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Re: tranny
[Re: Mudking4717]
#827498
08/01/07 12:32 AM
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Joined: Aug 1999
Posts: 9,030
4x4Wire.com Managing Editor Emeritus
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I'm pretty close to the equator right now in Manila -- the threads are actually a slip fit here. :p
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Re: tranny
[Re: randii]
#827499
08/01/07 06:14 AM
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Joined: May 2007
Posts: 36
Getting the Wheeling Fever
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I'm pretty close to the equator right now in Manila -- the threads are actually a slip fit here. :p We're practically neighbours (neighbors?) at the moment then! <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/cheers.gif" alt="" /> Water from your taps would be flowing horizontally. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/lol.gif" alt="" /> What a silly discussion! - still, you've got to laugh sometimes don't you. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />
Aussie 1997 3.2V6 SOHC 6VD1 Holden Jackaroo SE (Isuzu Trooper/Bighorn/Monterey) 5-speed manual, rear LSD, front Lokka (manual free-wheel hubs).
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