I stripped the thread in my prairie 400 final rear gear box while changing the gear lubricant.

It seems too over the top, but do I need to replace the entire gearbox? If I have to replace the gear box is it something a not-to-technical guy can do?

Are there any quick fixes that will last?

2000 Prairie 400 4x4

 

Your post is somewhat confusing but I believe you are saying that you striped the threads in either the drain plug or check bolt (the one where oil is supposed to run out of the hole it reaches the correct level in the pumkin).

If so, you can purchase special thread cutters that you screw into the hole to create new threads. I believe they are often called "first over" since the threads are only slightly larger than the original threads.

Your's is the second post that I have seen recently from someone who stripped the threads in a drain hole. Next time be sure to hold the wrench near the center and away from the end of the handle and just tighten it to a snug fit.

 

Thanks for the info.

I stripped the drain plug.

 

Check out a product called Heli-coil, it will have everthing you need to get you fixed up. Take care, Bryan