The first time I pulled the trany pan bolt out I had to drill and easy out it. Bought a new bolt, it lasted about 3 times. I use a 6 point socket but the bolt is so soft and so short it turns to mush. A chisel and vise grip got this one out.
Any body else have this problem?
So I set it up in my desktop mill.
And made a 1/2" bolt with deeper flanks.
Some times I change the 2 1/2 quarts in the trany pan when I change the engine oil.
2002 GMC 1/2 ton Sierra,4WD, Xct cab, camed, mid-length headers, Nelson tune, electric rad. fan, trany cooler, Heavy 5750 lbs with topper.
I drilled a hole in the pan to drain mine, then got the bolt out and welded the hole closed while the pan was off. I got a new bolt and have had it out since then without problems. They SUCK with that short head.
-Matt
He who dies with the most toys wins.
(Still On)Summer-00 4.8 Silvy (Slow...Needs Bottle)
(Still Off)Winter-94 FS Blazer (Almost ready)
Pulls out friends- 93 1500 4.3 W/T Special
use a 12 point socket and make sure uve got the right size. also make sure ur using metric or standard whichever fits. this may be a problem fixer, but u may have already done both those things im not sure.
Trash the stock pan and put on a larger capacity aluminum pan. VIOLA! Problem solved.
See my truck data in the "My Garage" section here... http://www.ls1truck.com/forums/my-ga...tml#post191709
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