Pushed Transmission Oil Level Check Bolt Into Transmission

[McFogle]

y’all I swear to you I was being so so so gentle. I think part of the issue was that the washer was really soft so it just… kept going. Also if I say I torque spec something I am implying “torquing to manufacturer specifications with a torque wrench in the proper range.” Anyway yeah no one do what I do lol

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[J_D]

Damn! I've always torqued this one and never had issues. Maybe I'll just go by the book and 2.2 quarts next time.

 

[marcusm86]

It might not be that he used the wrong torque value but the first 20% on torque screws is not very accurate.

a bolt requires that low nm needs a 1/4 torque wrench where that torque value is probably middle of the range.

glad you got it out op!

this is basically what i said lol

 

[Cueyo]

New fear unlocked here, gonna be extra careful when I do my transmission fluid next week ‍

 

[Trap The Ripper]

Use 1/4 tools for M6 fasteners.
Not 3/8".

It snapped because you used a 3/8" tool.

Glad you got it out!

 

[McFogle]

Use 1/4 tools for M6 fasteners.
Not 3/8".

It snapped because you used a 3/8" tool.

Glad you got it out!

Except I did use a 1/4 ratchet but go off kings

 

[ctechauto]

Why didnt you torque to spec with a 1/4" wrench?? You could have prevented this!

 

[cryptolime]

Update: I GOT IT!!! 4 hours in the freezing rain but it’s out. I used a scope to get a feel for where it may have fallen and then I just fished around with the magnet. Huge thanks to everyone telling me the torque spec of this bolt after I had already said I was torque speccing it. That was very helpful in helping me get this out…

i was thinking it was a non-magnetic bolt but glad it worked out for you!