FJ Cruisers of Northern California

In NEEEED of HEEEELLLLLPPP!!!!

Ok so here is the scoop, I was changing the Rear diff fill plug because my old one was in need of changing. so i went to the local toyota dealer and picked up a new plug. I backed the old one out and checked its threads. nothing wrong. I put in the new one, went in smooth went to make sure it was tight to spec wouldnt tighten. at this point I am like WTF?! so i back it out again with ease no tension no feeling of cross threading and looked at the bolts. Some how the new bolts thread were completely bald i check the threads on the fill hole... and they are toaaast! So now my perdictiment is i need to get the fill hole threads repaired. I know it is some how my fault and honestly i have worked on many many cars and what not and have never had this happen so i feel doumb as heck right now. does any one know how i can repair this or does any one know of a shop that can fix this for me were it wont cost me an arm and leg? really really need help...

Thanks in advance!

Richard

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Permalink Reply by RJAMSOIL on May 26, 2011 at 9:32pm

ya the bad head goes all the way back in just doesnt torque down so i am leaking fluid a bit but luckly its only the fill hole and not the drain. i am just hoping to find a shop to do this i dont really wanna have to take the rear diff apart and do it myself known my luck id prob eff something else up.

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Permalink Reply by Boss73 on May 26, 2011 at 10:14pm

Wrap some white teflon tape around the old plug threads. That should help with the leaks.

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Permalink Reply by RJAMSOIL on May 26, 2011 at 10:24pm

thanks man ill get on that tomorrow

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Permalink Reply by Bz on May 27, 2011 at 10:10am

Sorry about the plug, that sucks, You should bring it over to Boztec and let John and I take a look at it... The threads maybe galled and possibly fixed with and tap gimme a call 925-705-0069