Broken Top Cover Bolt

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Apr 9, 2026 | 11:20 PM

Pocomoke

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Broken Top Cover Bolt

Anyone know the size of the bolts for the M5OD transmission's top cover? I just had one break while reinstalling...

Thanks in advance.

Apr 10, 2026 | 09:52 AM

Hit Man X

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Pull one of the others snd take it to your local hardware store. Probably something metric.

Apr 10, 2026 | 11:48 AM

Pocomoke

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Yeah that is probably the easiest way lol Thanks

Apr 10, 2026 | 11:51 AM

Hit Man X

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I have done that, no worries.

Apr 10, 2026 | 02:09 PM

Dentside Lover

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I wonder how you snapped it. Just a tip Incase you didn't know never use bolts to press a transmission into place, should rock into place. I've broken many bolts and stripped many Its not fun lol.

Apr 10, 2026 | 09:30 PM

manicmechanic007

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M8 x 1.25 x 25mm

Apr 11, 2026 | 04:10 AM

Pocomoke

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Dentside Lover

I wonder how you snapped it. Just a tip Incase you didn't know never use bolts to press a transmission into place, should rock into place. I've broken many bolts and stripped many Its not fun lol.

I was in shock when it snapped lol the cover was perfectly seated and had barely got this bolt tight and it happened. I’m chalking it up to an old worn out bolt.

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Originally Posted by manicmechanic007

M8 x 1.25 x 25mm

Thank you!