are these really needed when you drop the AT pan? i know the FSM says they are, but $3 each (x 21 bolts) just seems like a ripoff, and it doesn't look like there are aftermarket options. ayone have leaks when reusing the old bolts?

 

I'm planning on just reusing mine this weekend. We'll see how it goes.

You can probably buy thread sealer off the shelf and just clean & re-treat your old bolts.

 

thread sealer - is that what that stuff is? are you planning to use some - what kind?

 

 

When i replaced my clutch I rounded off one of the bolts that holds the flywheel to the crankshft. It only cost me $22 to replace from the dealer.

 

I reused the bolts with Permatex thread sealer. No leak after 20,000 miles. From my experience: 1/ Use small amount of thread sealer, one drop is plenty. 2/ Don't over torque those bolts. I bought two new bolts in case I stripped some, but never needed them.

 

as for the torque spec - the FSM says 7-9 NM or 61-78 inch-lbs. what the h*ll is an inch-pound? it is just a matter of /12 to get ft-lbs?

 

I once had to pay $6.22 for a nut for the y-pipe. That is why I avoid my local dealer for parts when ever possible.

 

when I dropped my pan, I used the same bolts and didnt even put sealant on them. This was last year and no leaks.

 

Yes. So torque to 5-6 ft-lbs. If that is at the extreme lower end of your torque wrench's range and it is the clicker type, then be very careful. Sometimes the clicker wrenches won't click when you set them at their lower extreme, and then you end up twisting the bolt head off. Don't ask how I know. It's best to use a small torque wrench for the small bolts, and a large one for the larger bolts.

 

cool. thanks for the tip.

 

I dropped my pan to clean out the tranny, only put a new gasket in, never changed the bolts or used any type of sealing material on them. That was 3 years ago, no leaks since.

 

same thing here on my dads 96, exactly the same.

 

Ask them to as least put on the mask BEFORE they rob you.

 

i used loc tite on mines... i dont know if that was a good idea though...

 

I had to pay $18 for a caliper bolt at NAPA. I bought the car and when i took off the wheel i saw it and said WTF! Wondered how long he'd been driving around like that and im suprised nothing had happened.

 

yea same shiet happened to me, the only time the caliper really comes off, is if you go in reverse and press the brakes hard