2nd Generation Specific 1986-1992 Discussion

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Old Oct 9, 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 Oct 9, 2007 | 08:24 PM
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transmission im assuming?



looks like it.
Old Oct 9, 2007 | 09:09 PM
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I was pretty sure but not positive. Thanks. It sure needs a cleanup under there.
Old Oct 9, 2007 | 09:45 PM
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soak that thing prior to removal... save yourself the grief.. then replace it new..
Old Oct 9, 2007 | 09:46 PM
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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!!!!
Old Oct 10, 2007 | 02:07 AM
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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
Old Oct 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.
Old Oct 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.
Old Oct 10, 2007 | 08:28 AM
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Yup I knew that
Old Oct 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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