Originally Posted by
MrZarumba
I just noticed a leak around my connector, this morning, while changing the oil. Is there a torque spec for this bolt? I won't be changing it until Spring and warmer weather. Thanks for sharing this info. Is this a common leak point on the crossfire's transmission? I ask this because I only have 51,000 miles on it.
I've only owned the car for a couple of months, but from what I've researched it's a very common problem. Mine was leaking so bad that it was wicking oil into the passenger foot well plus it was leaving large stains on the driveway. As far as the torque spec, I'm not sure. Just be sure you feel it seat completely before you go tightening down the bolt. That was my mistake. I was trying to let the bolt seat the plug and that's were things went south. Seat the plug and tighten until you feel it get snug and then call it a day.
Also, drain the fluid. I read somewhere that if you jack it up from only the passenger side you would lose only a small amount of fluid when you pull the plug. Not in my case, I got drenched.
Good luck.