I would opt for this type of repair since any drilling and or tapping could result in shavings getting into the system... A rubber expansion plug like this will work but be sure it is for oil NOT water as the compound makes a difference (water type will swell and split with oil contact)... You can also check with a local parts house or even a hardware store but just be sure of the type of material its designed to work with...I'd think you could put in a rubber expansion plug, at least temporarily. Boat shop is one place to find something like that...made to fit livewells, drain holes, etc., in boats.
Something like these:
http://www.fastenal.com/web/product...gs"|~ ~|categoryl3:"610667 Expansion Plugs"|~
They're neoprene and they do come in various diameters.
It does not help you but doesn't everybody first removes the filler plug or oil cap *before* removing the drain bolt? That is just a good practice.
One should be able to do some hacking with jbweld or thread repair kit. The oil there is not going to be under pressure, so there is much less chance of leaking from the repairs.
It looks like he broke #12.
Serious question, when did they start putting drain plugs in automatic transmissions? I have always used the "drop the pan" method.
When did they stop putting in drain plugs, in the 1960s? Japanese cars still have them. They're very convenient for minimizing spillage when dropping the pan.Serious question, when did they start putting drain plugs in automatic transmissions? I have always used the "drop the pan" method.
He broke the raised round threaded part of the transmission case that the bolt screws in to. He broke the transmission case. The "nut", if you will...
http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/...onda Pilot EX 4WD/ATFFillBolt_zpsa0baf1f2.jpg
The part the bolt threads in to.
Can you post the picture showing the breakage? I am not honestly not getting it from the picture unless it is just sample picture.
You will probably not believe me but you might even be able to duct tape it back because the oil there will not be under pressure. Seriously look in to re-threading/epoxying it shut. On many Hondas, that hole is used for some post purchase aka TSB use i.e. even the Honda dealers can NOT use that place to fill in the transmission as oil jet passage is put there. I do not see any downside to shutting down the whole area. Your aim is to make sure that the repair is leak-proof to transmission oil. Use appropriate chemical or mechanical means to achieve it. Replacing the case means replacing the transmission itself. You are talking about multiple thousand dollars. Unless you have money tree growing in the backyard, don't go there.
And yes, try to differentiate between a screw and a bolt Seriously, even though I can't give you the exact definition of each, I know it when I see it.
Yes, it's the neck, nut, whatever its called. I'm going to call a few places tomorrow and see what can be done. Thanks for all advice so far. I really appreciate it.
It's called a boss. ^_^
Pretty good advice thus far.
If it were me I would want to replace the housing or otherwise repair the damage. Drill/tapping isn't too scary, it helps to use grease on the drill/tap to catch metal chips.
I have had really bad experiences with expanding rubber plugs, but YMMV.
Good luck.
Should be able to drill enough for a tap and extract the plug without drilling completely through the plug. Then replace it with a new one. Hours work tops.
I'm thinking this, get a real short bolt and tap the hole. You might be able to do it with the trans still in.
I don't think there is anything stuck in the hole, though.
The hole is what broke. :biggrin:
Right, but there's still an opening - he just busted off the neck. All you need is half of cm of threads on the opening to screw somethign in.