stripped transmission bolts

[k5ranger]

while trying to solve the problem of stripping spur gears, i found that my tranny was only being held by 3 bolts. i also found out that the holes were all stripped out. can i simply tap the trans holes for a larger screw?

btw, i bought this t-maxx used and it is my first nitro. all engine mounts have been tapped to a larger bolt and are solid.

 

[Cupooterluvr]

The case is plastic? If so just put epoxy in the holes and then drill it out slightly smaller than the stock screws.

 

[destrucktomaxx]

Just get some M3 brass nutserts for plastic and an 1/8th inch drill bit and drill out the holes. Take the nutserts and press them into the holes and voila! Instant reliable repair.

 

[k5ranger]

where do I find the M3 inserts?

 

[olds97_lss]

Full Force has a kit just for that problem. It's at the bottom of the page.

 

[k5ranger]

problem solved... 2 6-32 bolts with lock nuts on opposite corners and 5 6-32 screws. that trans won't budge with a hammer!!

thanks for all the help, but sometimes i am to impatient to wait on parts in the mail...

 

[olds97_lss]

It may still flex since your not able to pin down all 4 corners. If it flex's, it will start chewing up spurs. You may want to get the 3mm plugs anyway.

 

[jnjritz]

+1 for olds97's last post. Theres a reason all of the screws are used

 

[knall]

well I also noticed stripped tranny screw holes....... where do we get these magic m3 thingies?

 

[olds97_lss]

well I also noticed stripped tranny screw holes....... where do we get these magic m3 thingies?

Posted up above a few:

Full Force has a kit just for that problem. It's at the bottom of the page.

 

[Tmaxx96]

i have the same problem but how would you put those things in only 1-2 is visable on each side?

 

[NCNitro]

You pull the transmission, drill the holes to the appropriate depth, thats what the bit with the drill stop is for, then press them in. You wont have problems anymore stripping the plastic holes out. It's the best fix for the transmission case.