Tacoma transfer case stripped thread

2001 Toyota Tacoma 4WD with filler plug opening stripped thread, leaking gear oil

[@markscatchard278]

It is such an odd feeling to be excited/honored to take your truck to a mechanic. Petr is that mechanic. If we lived in a big city, he would be booked a year out. I am so happy his shop is 7 miles from my house. Thanks again, Petr!

[@ivanf4568]

Where is his shop at?

[@markscatchard278]

@@ivanf4568 Northern California coast

[@andymercado6192]

I live in Nor cal can you be more specific. I have 2 Toyota's

[@markscatchard278]

@@andymercado6192 Arcata

[@jrh11254]

@@ivanf4568 - Arcata, CA.

[@on-site4094]

I havent found a trustworthy mechanic like Peter That's why I do my own work Now I have trust issues and have had bad experiences. I wouldn’t let those places shine my shoes. Good fix. Don’t they have a heli coil that size Peter. You can see the excitement in Peters Voice you can tell he likes to work on Toyota’s 👍 I see 4 thumbs down that’s the oil change guys LOL

[@tundramanq]

A heli coil was my first thought also. Then I thought of the aluminum shavings from the heli coil tap getting into the transfer case. Still doable and permanent if you take the transfer case out and disassemble it so the case piece can be cleaned once done installing the coil. $$$

[@bobd8553]

Could you have made a permanent fix buy retreading before draining the old oil, so the old oil would catch the shavings and then drain, or just use a helicoil?

[@bobbyturbopants]

Why ? I would have done the same , I would be fine with using silicone with the rare oil changes it needs

[@stuartstuart866]

Bob D That would have been my choice of repair too (helicoil)

[@jimknowlton342]

Thanks for saving his truck, I was worried you were going to have to retap and stake in an insert like a spark plug hole. Great fix!

[@andrewramos8703]

I agree with Brett Bond, a re-tap and insert is a proper, permanent fix. Spreading a bunch of sealant around an improperly torqued plug is not a good fix.

[@MrCROBosanceros]

Even in the Toyota factory in Japan, sometimes they screw up with the overtightening of bolts and nuts. I wanted to replace the original serpentine belt on my wife's 2010 Toyota Yaris. I used Snap-on Flank Drive socket to remove lower bolt of an alternator. I completely stripped the head of that bolt and torque spec is only 40 Foot Pounds. I would never take my car to one of those quick lube places. I don't think that most of their employees are qualified and paid enough to care about customer's vehicles and I don't think they ever use a torque wrench. I knew there are always a few good people anywhere but I don't want to gamble with my car.

[@gvi341984]

Cold welding is a common problem and using a socket wrench creates stress in the wrong location

[@lordcromwell5512]

You can either rethread the outlet to a larger size using a tap and dye or you could weld a nut over the hole and use the nut to hold the bolt.

[@don7406]

Yup, those quick oil change places can be disappointing. They are wise to bring the truck to you.

[@DogRedful]

They can be down right dangerous too...I know people that have drove off from quick lube shops with loose lug nuts.

[@LTX-Shep]

In cases like that, I wonder if you could use a rubber plug. It sounds cheap but I recall older Dodge read-ends having rubber plugs that worked fine. Just a thought.

[@gam85191]

I wish there was a mechanic like you near me

[@hawkenman.549]

The place that ruined that cover by over torquing should buy a new cover and pay you your prevailing labor rate to really make that customer whole again. I believe you that the product is good and will hold up, but I would feel a whole lot better with a new cover. I really enjoy your videos. Thank you.

[@brianmcdonald9502]

Good luck with them taking any responsibility, they never will. I got lazy once and took my suburban to one of those quick lubes places and they promptly stripped out my oil pan plug then told me it was already stripped. I changed the oil dozens of times myself and never a problem. Another time a friend took his van into a quick lube place and they filled his brake master cylinder with engine oil destroying his whole brake system. Never go to any of these places!!!!

[@stevanrose7439]

Sadly you are correct but getting a jiffy lube to admit they stripped that plug will be near impossible.

[@for2utube]

Time-Sert is a good repair. Just expensive.

[@1ronhall]

Nice simple repair ..... sadly, there are too many hacks who savagely and improperly service vehicles ...... I appreciate your proper approach to customer vehicle repairs ..... I get a sense you respect their vehicles, and that’s refreshing to witness.

[@andyg5004]

Toyota FiPG is Three bond. 1207b. Three bond is made in Japan and is good stuff and oem for Toyota Honda etc

[@fredpalacios507]

that's why i work in my car. with the help of your video. this past Saturday i change the transmission fluid on my 2010 prius with 136,000 miles on it. the fluid was so dark, that i feel really bad. about not changing it sooner. hopefully my car can forgive me. and keep going for a long time. next Saturday i will do the radiator flush. great job my friend. i leave in Simi valley ca. maybe i can pay you a visit sometime too. Freddy

[@TheHamburgler123]

I was super hard on my Camry, mostly out of ignorance of required maintenance items, and probably didn't change the transmission fluid until ~120k miles. I've since put another 40k on it and the transmission feels just fine. Don't beat yourself up and use it as a learning experience. Honestly, your Prius is most likely going to have issues with the battery system before any transmission problems. From what I gather it's unusual if the batteries make it past 15 years and/or 200k miles. I'm not sure how strong the Toyota automatic transmissions are on a 2010 Prius but I reckon they could last 250k miles, possibly longer.

[@barrymorton4268]

I wish I lived close to you - my Tacoma wishes too!

[@lichin11]

Love your videos; you may want to consider covering the license plates of your customers. Thanks!

[@adrian-xy7zt]

I can watch you all day long. Another great video. Thank you Peter.

[@richardmorse8408]

Very creative solution to a nasty problem. Place who did this should pay for the repair.

[@kavi2790]

I used longer length bolt (+washer) for my Al oil pan and it worked like charm. FYI drain plug was slipping at the end while torquing to the spec.

[@rightlanehog3151]

In 2025 we will know how well this repair held up.

[@gus473]

Hoping he does a follow-up!

[@barryg4452]

This is the job of a Champion.

[@anthonyhitchings1051]

FIPG method was a pragmatic non-destructive fix

[@chanakpugkaing]

Time to re-tap that M24 to M26. There are ways to limit swarf from getting in T case. BUT doing it 100% right mean dissembling the t case.

[@southerncharity7928]

That would have been the correct method if this easy fix wasn't successful

[@dummgelauft]

Re-tap, use next oversize plug. Tap it BEFORE draining the oil.

[@paulc2548]

The problem with the differential oil plugs are SUPER TIGHT for some reasons. It looks like they torqued it down with a 150/ft-lbs (no way it was 40 /ft-lbs). The 10mm hex bolt is also not easily accessible in most cases (like the 2016 RAV4) which adds to the problem of stripping the bolt or threads.

[@MrCROBosanceros]

Most likely recommended torque spec for that fill and drain plug is 29 Foot Pounds.

[@harryl7946]

Broj 1 Correct sir, 29ft lbs converts to 39 newton meters of torque

[@paulc2548]

@@harryl7946 I would think at 29 ft/lbs, it would be easily loosen without struggling but my 2016 RAV4, I can pull with all my might (even with the leveraged extension) it won't come loose. I am now spraying DW40 for the past several days, hoping it would help when I try again next weekend.

[@jimrockfish1875]

Paul Cheang Deep Creep or Termin 8R >> WD40

[@TheHamburgler123]

@@paulc2548 Worst case scenario you can use a bolt extractor socket. I had to kill my old fill plug on my 98 4Runner transfer case because it simply wouldn't budge. The extractor worked like a charm and the replacement fill plug was only $7. I spent way too much time and effort trying other things.

[@bryanlatimer-davies1222]

How to repair stripped plug, remove sealing washer slap silicone all over it but carefully torque the plug into place really!

[@sscott5340]

FYI, I’ve seen guys tig weld a nut on the outside of a drain/ fill plug and use longer bolt of same thread count. Takes longer, but works great

[@mscir]

Nice fix, it's good seeing products you recommend. - What do you think of drilling and tapping a smaller hole in the original plug, then using really strong liquid metal epoxy to permanently seal it into place, and use the smaller hole to add the oil?

[@stevanrose7439]

That’s a good idea. I’ve been thinking about ways to repair threads like this and a threaded hole in the filler plug would work. The filler plug could be put in permanently with a small removable plug in it.

[@southerncharity7928]

I reckon they used an impact wrench to loosen it... But had it going forwards

[@dalepremo3695]

Another happy customer! Well done.

[@damienbell3155]

Lol, that’s awesome a utuber is now your customer. Great story. Wow genius method with fill plug.

[@georgeyboyhowe1685]

you can repair that easy with DEVCON its what it was designed for

[@jrh11254]

In a just and fair world Petr’s channel would have at least 3.94M subscribers - on par with Scotty Kilmer!

[@briangray5921]

I don’t get the hate. It’s a beater truck, customer prob didn’t want to pay for new transfer case and just wanted it fixed.

[@actualfreedom8]

We're all happy!☺

[@johnaustin2276]

I don't know where your shop is but I'd like to bring my Toyota's to you. Thanks for the detailed information.

[@andymercado6192]

@@njsongwriter no such city in nor cal

[@Kittycat822]

Andy I’m guessing he meant Arcata. I’ve been trying to figure it out also as I can tell he is near the coast.

[@chrisE815]

@@njsongwriter avoca, lol...

[@njsongwriter]

@@chrisE815 Guess I got confused. There is a mechanic on YT that's in Avoca, NY...

[@chrisE815]

@@njsongwriter lol, I thought you were trolling with the sma reference

[@2-old-Forthischet]

At least the Ford exploding spark plug heads had four threads! That stuff looks like gasket maker. That would have been an ideal project for aluminum brazing rods. I tried them for a small project and was amazed how strong the joint was!

[@dadgarage7966]

Toyota FIPG stands for Form In Place Gasket.

[@Flykicks77]

First of all I would have NEVER taken my truck to one of those discount places to do any type of service, and if he has any proof that they in fact messed it up, he needs to sue them to get it fixed correctly or have the case replaced. Don't go cheap on your vehicles people!

[@stephenzies8867]

Cheap Is Expensive

[@andreasm2882]

I just did the transfer case on my 2019 and as far as I can remember both the fill and the drain used the same exact bolt and the bolts in your video the one going in the fill looked different versus the one going in the drain.

[@TheHamburgler123]

Drain bolts are magnetic to catch bits of metal shavings. Fill bolts are just plain old bolts, no magnets.

[@andreasm2882]

@@TheHamburgler123 yes, but for some reason the transfer case drain does not have a magnet attached to it and rewatching the video it looks the same on this truck as well. I just checked Toyota forum and it looks like a topic that has come up a bit and obviously it looks like there are kits out there for this for under $10.00.

[@stokedonearth5097]

I'm guessing if you had to retap it you'd have to take off the whole transfer case cover because of all the metal shavings it creates and the tap would go to far into the case? I like your fix better.

[@blakeberlin6295]

The oil change shop that screwed that up should have paid for the cost to replace! I certainly would demand that, and prepare to take them to small claims court if necessary. Then I'd repair it like this, pocket the difference, and never go back to the morons.

[@SW-Video]

Put a time-sert in it and do it right. I hear about these fast oil change places doing this all the time. I would never let them do a simple oil change. Even the dealerships have the brand new workers who aspire to be mechanics someday do the oil changes.

[@sweetwilliam49]

Don’t let these types of places work on your vehicle! They are you inept and usually want to charge you for more work than is needed

[@rhpham2]

That fipg gasket maker does wonders. I probably do the same to something that old. I used to have a company truck and jiffy lube was the few approved place I could take it in for oil change. Man, they wrote off so many things that they didn’t even do. They love it when these fleet vehicles come in as they know it’s a cash cow. One time they even rounded off my oil drain plug and was finding ways to not be blamed for it. They told me to come back as the manager only one who knows what to do and he wasn’t there. Really? The only thing I would do with my personal cars at jiffy lube is just the yearly inspection at my state of Texas. I feel bad for any cars that have to go there for maintenance and for customers paying for shady work.

[@flat4forlife588]

To be honest, I am shocked someone with a taco would even go to one of those quick lube places. Everyone or most everyone knows they pretty much screw up everything as they hire young inexperienced mechanics who LEARN on the job on your vehicle. This should have been documented then brought up with the corporate office for a permanent repair. The people who did the work 100% knew what they did, but of course, never own up to it and tell the customer then make it right. This is the world we live in these days ugh.

[@davetyson7059]

Good cost effective repair.

[@cptophers4626]

maybe a boat transom plug could work, provided the rubber would be resistant to the oil.

[@dummgelauft]

Helicoil repair?

[@hengliw751]

MR PETER may i ask in my country just got 75w85 oil differential fluid only , r this suitable for hilux 2015 ? i scare use it, will cause gear craff in the future , please gift me suggest ? thanks you so much ur information .

[@markreynolds3850]

Thanks for sharing this video great information provided for sharing this information.

[@gvi341984]

Few places even offer transfer case oil changes. Botched job that happened?

[@TM15R]

A permanent and simple fix would be thread for about 1 inch tapered pipe plug. Fast, easy, done....

[@dfromdetroit6257]

I have the same truck what brand of gear oil did you use

[@budnotu]

What would you do if there were no threads ?

[@ega0117]

That look like some kind of hand held pump.

[@ivanf4568]

I want to take my truck to your shop as well

[@mbs5328]

Yeah, I don't know. What if that repair doesn't hold and the transfer case gets ruined? Who pays?

[@gidagorfen8947]

Jiffy Lube! Been there and traumatized with a stripped bolt which the dealer fixed at $$.

[@gzhang207]

It is a good fix. Would it last 10K miles? Probably since the fill level will only drop and has less pressure than the drain plug. A proper fix is complicated as when tapping a slightly larger thread hole, the shavings may enter the transfer oil pan. This leaves only one safe option: using an insert.

[@hengliw751]

may i ask sir, fill new oil 75w90 how many litter?

[@njsongwriter]

Sue the shop responsible for stripping it... Make them pay.

[@stephenzies8867]

The Place That Stripped The Threads Should Be Paying For it To Drilled Out And Put A Helicoil The Correct Way To Do The Job Like We Did When I Worked For Volkswagen Dealer On The Oil Pans All The Time.

[@bbubacz1]

Is it exhausting to capitalize the first letter of each word?

[@strategicservices9906]

Is there enough threads to re-thread them if this doesn't hold or if customer goes off road?

[@joeforster2255]

why don't you just use a rubber plug ?

[@100Mario81]

Were are you located? Will like to bring my Tundra to your shop

[@schutzhund3933]

Use a toggle bolt and fender washer!!!!!😁

[@nahidbepari5459]

16 min video just showing you applying some glue, how informative!.

[@VWWRENCHIE]

Genuine Toyota Fluid 00295-00103 Formed-in-Place Oil Pan Gasket - 3 oz. Tube

[@cidlum2078]

why not use helicoil just like original

[@ega0117]

Did you called it a Taco????

[@jimrockfish1875]

Insider enthusiast lingo

[@slalomking]

that is short for Tacoma

[@johnsonevans8616]

Who know who stripped the thread

[@alanprudhomme9090]

Never thought you would glue a plug in place. Why not do it right and helicoil it? You would not get away with that on my truck!

[@z06rcr]

A fill plug is not a pressure-critical seal.. it’s mainly a cap to keep out debris and sloshing out of fluid. Some are even vented. This repair is fine and avoids the risk of introducing metal shavings into the diff.

[@keithhastings4092]

That’s not a fix. This customer needs to be made whole again. This wasn’t it.

[@andyeckel7195]

I would not consider that a permanent repair IMHO. That is a threaded fastener (plug) for a reason, which is why Toyota designed it that way. Vibration, off-road use, heat, internal pressure and time may cause that to fail and start leaking again. It is more difficult and time consuming, but a threaded insert is what I would have insisted be performed ... by the oil change shop... after first questioning whether they had a competent tech who has actually done it before. Otherwise, I would take it elsewhere and insist on reimbursement. Or do it myself and insist on a full refund for the original oil change and never return.

[@ronaldsmith4365]

helicoil !!

[@Big.j.007]

Gotta say I'm disappointed. Normally I really look forward to your tech tips, but this 1 is way off. At a minimum I would have used a helicoil, but I'd much rather see a timesert used. I think the sealant will work short term, but is far from a permanent repair.