LOST JEEPS :: View topic - reinstalling transmission skid

I took off the transmission skid plate to change the fluid and filters. now that I'm sure nothing is leaking I went to reinstall it but the front bolts are SO stiff to turn I'm worried I'm stripping them.

my husband and I both hand installed to feel for the shoulder and start the threading properly, but after just a turn or two they really stiffen up - not at all like the ones at the back of the plate.

the jeep came with the plate, so I don't know for sure, but I was reading about the nutzert things and wondered if they have to be replaced when reinstalling the plate, or if this stiffness is normal with them, or ???

it feels like the bolt will shear off if I try to tighten it alk the way down.

any tips?
thanks!
julie

Author:	juliecracker [ Mon Dec 26, 2016 5:14 pm ]
Post subject:	reinstalling transmission skid - am I stripping the bolts?
I took off the transmission skid plate to change the fluid and filters. now that I'm sure nothing is leaking I went to reinstall it but the front bolts are SO stiff to turn I'm worried I'm stripping them. my husband and I both hand installed to feel for the shoulder and start the threading properly, but after just a turn or two they really stiffen up - not at all like the ones at the back of the plate. the jeep came with the plate, so I don't know for sure, but I was reading about the nutzert things and wondered if they have to be replaced when reinstalling the plate, or if this stiffness is normal with them, or ??? it feels like the bolt will shear off if I try to tighten it alk the way down. any tips? thanks! julie

Author:	highironcrd [ Mon Dec 26, 2016 5:25 pm ]
Post subject:	Re: reinstalling transmission skid - am I stripping the bolt
juliecracker wrote: I took off the transmission skid plate to change the fluid and filters. now that I'm sure nothing is leaking I went to reinstall it but the front bolts are SO stiff to turn I'm worried I'm stripping them. my husband and I both hand installed to feel for the shoulder and start the threading properly, but after just a turn or two they really stiffen up - not at all like the ones at the back of the plate. the jeep came with the plate, so I don't know for sure, but I was reading about the nutzert things and wondered if they have to be replaced when reinstalling the plate, or if this stiffness is normal with them, or ??? it feels like the bolt will shear off if I try to tighten it alk the way down. any tips? thanks! julie is there a chance that you can run a tap into the bolt holes to ensure cleanliness and no pesky burrs? also run a die-down the bolt to ensure its strait and true.

Author:	WWDiesel [ Mon Dec 26, 2016 9:58 pm ]
Post subject:	Re: reinstalling transmission skid - am I stripping the bolt
A little never seize on the bolt threads may help a bunch!

Author:	juliecracker [ Sun Jan 29, 2017 3:46 pm ]
Post subject:	Re: reinstalling transmission skid - am I stripping the bolt
Thanks you guys. I'm not sure why I missed these replies, but I'll try checking out the holes. The bolts themselves look good, but we'll double-check that as well. @WWDiesel - By "never-seize" you mean the red loctite stuff? So the lubricant might help them along? Thanks! j

Author:	papaindigo [ Sun Jan 29, 2017 4:41 pm ]
Post subject:	Re: reinstalling transmission skid - am I stripping the bolt
No NO No a thousand times no - if you use red loctite they might go in but you will have to use a torch to get them back out. What WWdiesel means is anti-seize as in something like Permatex 81343

LOST JEEPS http://www.lostjeeps.com/forum/phpBB3/

reinstalling transmission skid - am I stripping the bolts? http://www.lostjeeps.com/forum/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=85852	Page 1 of 1

Author:	WWDiesel [ Sun Jan 29, 2017 9:07 pm ]
Post subject:	Re: reinstalling transmission skid - am I stripping the bolt
juliecracker wrote: @WWDiesel - By "never-seize" you mean the red loctite stuff? So the lubricant might help them along? Absolutely NOT the red thread locker type stuff! What I was actually referring to was Loctite anti-seize compound! Silver or copper, both are great products and do a fine job of protecting treads from galling! Available at most decent parts stores..... Example: Loctite® Silver Grade Anti-Seize Heavy-duty, temperature resistant, petroleum-based lubricant compound fortified with graphite and metallic flake. Inhert and will not evaporate or harden in extreme cold or heat. For use in assemblies up to 1600°F (871°C). CFIA Approved.

Author:	thermorex [ Sun Jan 29, 2017 11:17 pm ]
Post subject:	Re: reinstalling transmission skid - am I stripping the bolt
That is also called anti-seize. All Autoparts stores have it. If you don't have anti seize, you can use any grease in there, it's not going to be any high temperature around, under normal circumstances. Anti-seize has Zinc in it, so when the anti-seize dries up, the Zinc prevents corrosion from forming. Anti-seize is usually used on mufflers and oxygen sensors. To address the problem with the bolts, run a tap through the nutzert to clean some possible dirt and rust you may have in there (as previously mentioned) and I'd also run a die on the bolt itself. On my skids I have no issues getting the bolt stuck but I can hear the crunches from the dust and dirt when tightening the bolts. Don't force the bolt or you'll break the nutzert.

Page 1 of 1	All times are UTC - 5 hours [ DST ]
Powered by phpBB © 2000, 2002, 2005, 2007 phpBB Group http://www.phpbb.com/