Transmission fluid pan drain plug (3 Viewers)

[Saluqui]

Hi Guys,
I started backing out the plug to do a quick drain and fill. First time since I've had this 2000 LC. It's the original plug with DII on it. It broke loose and I loosened it a couple turns , but then felt resistance so I tightened it back up. Is it normal to feel that resistance as the threads back out after the initial " break loose" . - Thanks!

 

[foolforthecity]

Hi Guys,
I started backing out the plug to do a quick drain and fill. First time since I've had this 2000 LC. It's the original plug with DII on it. It broke loose and I loosened it a couple turns , but then felt resistance so I tightened it back up. Is it normal to feel that resistance as the threads back out after the initial " break loose" . - Thanks!

I just did this a week ago on my 2002 and the plug broke free easy and came out even easier. Also the original DII plug. Mine is new to me but has zero rust and had no washer. I did a drain and fill and plan to do another soon and will replace the plug and washer for peace of mind. Part numbers that I bought this week are below.

Be sure to only torque this one gently to 15. Apparently the pan is pretty soft metal

Straight Screw Plug with Head Part Number: 90341-10011

Transmission Drain Plug Gasket Part Number: 35178-30010

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[Saluqui]

I just did this a week ago on my 2002 and the plug broke free easy and came out even easier. Also the original DII plug. Mine is new to me but has zero rust and had no washer. I did a drain and fill and plan to do another soon and will replace the plug and washer for peace of mind. Part numbers that I bought this week are below.

Be sure to only torque this one gently to 15. Apparently the pan is pretty soft metal

Straight Screw Plug with Head Part Number: 90341-10011

Transmission Drain Plug Gasket Part Number: 35178-30010

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I think my threads a messed up. Since it’s my only vehicle, I’m going to wait until I have a helicoil ready before I back it out. Or worst case get a new pan.

 

[foolforthecity]

I would not panic. The threads may be stretched on the original plug.

 

[awesomeissquid]

The treads in the pan are supposedly stronger than those on the drain plug. There is another thread where some had luck just getting a new drain plug and threading that in carefully.

I was not lucky and had to replace the drain plan. It is very easy to do. I would recommend draining the ATF the night before so when you remove the pan the next day there is less dripping as you try to install.

 

[hskb]

It happened to me, the thread on the pan was totally gone (the metal is too thin to re-thread), so I was looking for a new pan but could not find the part in stock anywhere.

I drain out all the fluid, let it dry in my drive way, and used sealant with the old plug to permanently seal it off.
Then i use an oil change extractor with small, long hose to take oil out it's been 3 years, and the plug holds well :

https://www.amazon.com/OEMTOOLS-24397-Liter-Evacuator-Dispenser/dp/B01BW393E2/ref=sr_1_3_sspa?crid=2KDWWGDBSYVBA&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.SBR3C1rCOuM3M-DeFJjADkCnqa3S88N-vp76DpKHpp7ZDWSxImrBf2E2NAzwwp-l3qfucjj-o1xgW3zLN2O7ruNK4VIIprzLrAhWkQ61DyNCowyAW1Qh6xn9lESGLKQlME77j6aJgX0Ag8G43pH0DvwcTonMYFHNITcXQzNr62N6iVICklrLoRNlh7p_JmITiHc_kHaM9iBlV64gnUdtj0C_fZlRdtQMKTD1kInSLdk1pV0K8sTHGZoWs3VoOFw0S4zXSv4LX5n28n6qmdrYMIszj_aOD8C0WdB242uMxRI.B3Vro2sz1KXFRHJOggyher4iN4Ui0-JZu1vdfv5IEJg&dib_tag=se&keywords=oil%2Bchange%2Bpump%2Bextractor&qid=1759674068&sprefix=oil%2Bchange%2Bpu%2Caps%2C192&sr=8-3-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&th=1

 

[Saluqui]

It happened to me, the thread on the pan was totally gone (the metal is too thin to re-thread), so I was looking for a new pan but could not find the part in stock anywhere.

I drain out all the fluid, let it dry in my drive way, and used sealant with the old plug to permanently seal it off.
Then i use an oil change extractor with small, long hose to take oil out it's been 3 years, and the plug holds well :

https://www.amazon.com/OEMTOOLS-24397-Liter-Evacuator-Dispenser/dp/B01BW393E2/ref=sr_1_3_sspa?crid=2KDWWGDBSYVBA&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.SBR3C1rCOuM3M-DeFJjADkCnqa3S88N-vp76DpKHpp7ZDWSxImrBf2E2NAzwwp-l3qfucjj-o1xgW3zLN2O7ruNK4VIIprzLrAhWkQ61DyNCowyAW1Qh6xn9lESGLKQlME77j6aJgX0Ag8G43pH0DvwcTonMYFHNITcXQzNr62N6iVICklrLoRNlh7p_JmITiHc_kHaM9iBlV64gnUdtj0C_fZlRdtQMKTD1kInSLdk1pV0K8sTHGZoWs3VoOFw0S4zXSv4LX5n28n6qmdrYMIszj_aOD8C0WdB242uMxRI.B3Vro2sz1KXFRHJOggyher4iN4Ui0-JZu1vdfv5IEJg&dib_tag=se&keywords=oil%2Bchange%2Bpump%2Bextractor&qid=1759674068&sprefix=oil%2Bchange%2Bpu%2Caps%2C192&sr=8-3-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&th=1

Hi
You couldn’t order a pan? Thanks for that info on the pump.