Stripped transmission bolt... need help

[Marco Perez]

I wwnt to reseal my transmission pan n upon removing it i noticed 1 bolt keeps spinning it wont get tight like its been stripped... how can i fix this issue...

Thanks ahead of time

 

[493 Mike]

Correctly, it should be heli coil repaired. If it is accessible it could be drilled oversize for a 3/8' cap screw (last resort). Or a longer 5/16" cap screw with a nut could be used.
Mike

 

[Rebelrouser]

heli coil is best, you should be able to install without taking the pan off if you are careful. Will have to buy the kit with special tap and installer.

 

[pnora]

I do not like to do this but some have run the next size larger metric bolt in. As said above there are better options.

 

[ruffcut]

Helicoil is best and, yes you need to buy the kit with special tap. ruffcut

 

[71Beeper]

Aren't the transmission pan bolts short in length?
Check inside the tapped hole, there may be clean threads up further.
In that case a longer bolt may do the trick, or use a stud and a nut.

 

[493 Mike]

Aren't the transmission pan bolts short in length?
Check inside the tapped hole, there may be clean threads up further.
In that case a longer bolt may do the trick, or use a stud with Lock Tite and a nut.

Mike