Manual transmission drain plug.. how far does it screw in?

[bmwsmurf]

How far does the manual transmission drain plug screw back in? I put it back into my 91 318is but 3 or 4 of the threads are still exposed but it's turned in quite a bit already and is really tight and won't budge (torque wrench is clicking at 30ft lbs.. I didnt' want to go to 40 which is the recommended rating or strip something)

Anyway, is this normal? No leaks or anything, and I can't remember how it was before.

Used Valvoline Max Life ATF instead of Redline, because bavauto recommended and sold me the wrong fluid (MTL). grr.

[christophbmw]

that should be fine. do it untill its tight. i always put a little silicone on the threads (works like locktight) but its not nessasary.

[bmwsmurf]

Thanks. good to know!

[HST]

There should be a few threads showing still. Torque it to 40 pounds.

[AdamF 88iS]

It's a pipe-threaded plug. No silicon needed if you ever want to get it back out again.