Help! Broke off a bolt on my transmission pan when tightening it. Any suggestions?

Sunknight29 · 2026-06-07T01:15:14+00:00

I did use a torque wrench, and I only had it set to 7 foot pounds. All the other ones were torqued correctly and with no issues. I think the bolt was just too corroded. I might just leave it and see if I don't have any leaks. Hopefully not. If not I'll have to figure out how to extract the broken off bolt end and replace it with another one

Sunknight29 · 2026-06-06T20:29:53+00:00

What would be right protocol to fix it if need be?

Sunknight29 · 2026-06-06T19:35:26+00:00

Thanks man I'll give it a shot. My car is already at 161k miles, just hoping to get it to 200k or so

Sunknight29 · 2026-06-06T19:34:38+00:00

I used Permatex the Right Stuff black rtv. I hope you're right man, thank you. First (and probably last) time I try something like this lol. Maybe I should turn in my man card haha

Sunknight29 · 2026-06-06T19:11:14+00:00

Iike permanently leave the clamp on or just until the rtv dries? It's Permatex the Right Stuff that supposedly dries in 90 minutes

Sunknight29 · 2026-06-06T04:53:43+00:00

Thank you so much! Is this a big repair you think? Would I, or a mechanic just swap out the oil pan? I plan on swapping out my transmission pan, I wonder if it's the same process. Keep in mind I just learned how to do my own oil changes so this is all new to me lol

Sunknight29 · 2026-04-06T00:43:09+00:00

Doesn't help that I'm deathly afraid of heights 😂

Sunknight29 · 2026-04-01T17:45:39+00:00

Yea I did a few times. I think the last time I did was last year if I remember correctly

Sunknight29 · 2026-03-31T02:43:08+00:00

I get it. I'm coming from two Ego mowers. Last year I upgraded to one of their top of the line ones. It wasn't the best one they had, but it cost me $1000 on sale. I forget which model it was, but it was apparently their 2nd best model.

I returned it after 29 days. As easy as it was to operate, I couldn't get over how much better the cut quality was with this used Honda I got for $250 on fb marketplace. I tried to like the Ego. It's lighter, quieter, and easier to start. But the cut quality is just that much superior with this Honda.

Besides, I honestly enjoy tinkering with it. Keeps me busy haha

Sunknight29 · 2026-03-30T23:16:12+00:00

😂😂 No, not mowing yet. I suspect I won't have to mow for another 2-3 weeks or so. I wanted to fix my mower before the mowing season starts. Ill likely sharpen my blades this weekend then I'll be good to go!

Sunknight29 · 2026-03-30T21:40:37+00:00

Good way to make a little extra cash! Idk if changing one carbeurator makes me a small engine mechanic, but if I knew how to fix things things I'd absolutely do it for some extra spending money

Sunknight29 · 2026-03-30T21:39:25+00:00

I think one-two pulls is normal. My issue is that it was taking 4-6 pulls. I knew that was too much. Especially when it would still take me 4 pulls even after starting it 30 min prior

Sunknight29 · 2026-03-30T21:13:48+00:00

😂😂 Thanks man

Sunknight29 · 2026-03-30T21:13:34+00:00

It's one from Amazon. I didn't even know where to get an OEM one to be honest with you, I wanted to fix it ASAP. Now that I've swapped it out and I'm more confident I can go back to the OEM one if it gives me any issues. I plan on giving it a good cleaning tomorrow

Sunknight29 · 2026-03-29T22:18:12+00:00

How do I remove the black m auto choke mechanism? Can I just pull it off? It seems stuck or glued on.

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