Originally Posted by cn90

Ok,

I am a guy that write a whole bunch of DIYs about changing fluids etc. in Volvos BMWs bc this is good maintenance.

However, I also know people who go to 200K on stock fluid and only change the MT fluid at clutch job.

So replacing MT is a "bonus", not an absolute necessity like changing engine oil.

So relax, walk away from this issue for now. Make a note of this issue in your maintenance file records. Come back and address this issue when:

1. You are so bored and have nothing to do.
2. You replace the clutch.

Don't get carried away. The risks of messing with the stripped bolt outweigh the benefits...