Hi Paul,
The overdrive filter/drain plug should have a fiber gasket ring under it. If
yours does not you will need to drain the oil again and fit one. These rings
are inclined to crack whilst the plug is tightened, particularly if you are
resorting to the old hammer and punch method.
You would be hard pressed to strip the thread or crack the housing by hand
tightening using the correct tool. Of course if you are using the aforesaid
and highly non-recommended method all bets are off as they say.....
Michael Salter
www.precisionsportscar.com
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-healeys@autox.team.net [mailto:owner-healeys@autox.team.net] On
Behalf Of PG
Sent: Monday, May 15, 2006 12:45 AM
To: healeys@autox.team.net
Subject: Trany Leaks
Hello,
Changed the tranny and OD oil today.second time this year.
This time, the OD nut (big brass knotched one) leaks like a suive. I am
terrified of tightening the nut to hard as I don't want to crack the
aluminium housing..(how tight should it be?)
I have read the archives but could not find a definitive solution, so, I
need some help.
Some Ideas I have had...
1) Teflon Tape
2) Gasket Goop
3) Compression Gasket
Thoughts anybody???
Thanks
Paul
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