I am trying to digest these replies. Neither of us are very experienced or skilled in the mechanics department. My experience comes from fixing things he breaks, which keeps me busy.
Our first thought (after the service department at the dealership gave him a quote to replace the entire piece) was to get a slightly longer bolt that would reach the remaining threads, and then use JB Weld to keep it all together. We realized that we would not be able to drain the fluid from this location again, but there are 3 other drains that would get most of the old stuff out in the future. We are at the 300hr service now.
Still thinking and digesting.
Thanks.
Our first thought (after the service department at the dealership gave him a quote to replace the entire piece) was to get a slightly longer bolt that would reach the remaining threads, and then use JB Weld to keep it all together. We realized that we would not be able to drain the fluid from this location again, but there are 3 other drains that would get most of the old stuff out in the future. We are at the 300hr service now.
Still thinking and digesting.
Thanks.