2nd Generation Specific 1986-1992 Discussion

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Old 10-09-2007, 06:38 PM
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Sorry if this has been explaned before but i cant find it anywhere. Is this the fill bolt on the tranny on a 1987 n/a Rx7? It faces the driver side. Thanks and dont pick on me too hard. ha ha.



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Old 10-09-2007, 08:24 PM
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transmission im assuming?



looks like it.
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I was pretty sure but not positive. Thanks. It sure needs a cleanup under there.
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soak that thing prior to removal... save yourself the grief.. then replace it new..
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Originally Posted by amp' post='885036' date='Oct 9 2007, 10:45 PM
soak that thing prior to removal... save yourself the grief.. then replace it new..


Deffinetly!!!!
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Originally Posted by amp' post='885036' date='Oct 9 2007, 07:45 PM
soak that thing prior to removal... save yourself the grief.. then replace it new..
DOUBLE DITTO!..





If it starts to Strip STOP! and soak more
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Old 10-10-2007, 02:12 AM
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Thanks for the tip!!! lol Ill start soaking it tomorrow. I probably wont change it until Friday or Saturday.
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Old 10-10-2007, 07:22 AM
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In case it isn't obvious, be sure to remove that fill plug BEFORE you remove the drain plug, in case you can't get the fill plug off for whatever reason.
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Old 10-10-2007, 08:28 AM
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Yup I knew that
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Old 10-10-2007, 11:59 AM
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in ca we can use a 14mm open end wrench.



when you put it back on, a dab of silicon, and leave it snug, doesnt need to be torqued down
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