what to do about stripped oil drain bolt?
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what to do about stripped oil drain bolt?
so changed the oil today. backed the bolt out to drain. came out just fine no problems. went to put it back in and it threaded in fine. got it about halfway or so then started needing to use the ratchet. but it doesnt get to a point where its snug, it'll tighten up, then just loosen up and spin freely again. i have no clue how it happened. it leaks just a tiny bit. like a drop or two in a few hours. but this will bother me. what can i do?
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Should have stopped when it got difficult to spin with your fingers. Reminds me of the horror stories I've heard from those quick oil change places (i.e. Oil Changers). Nothing like removing and retightning an oil plug with an impact....LOL retards!!!
You'll have to rethread the oil pan hole and use an oversize plug.
You'll have to rethread the oil pan hole and use an oversize plug.
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Yep, should be able to find them there. Don't quote me on it but I think the original plug is an M12? Metric oversized plugs are a little more difficult to find than a 1/2-20 one but they're definitely out there. If it is an M12 you may even be able to get away with a 1/2 single or even a double oversize plug.
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When i worked at a dealer you would be surprised how many cars have messed up drain plugs... Many of which have aluminum pans. and alot have the bolt rounded off. 99% of the time they were screwed up at some kind of quick lube place (ie. Jiffy lube, Wal-Mart, ect....)
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what about getting one of these QuickOilDrainValve.com - the best way to change oil get it alittle over sized then drill and tap it out and you will never have to worry about it again im thinking about getting one for my truck that way i wont have to worry about tools when i change my oil just crawl under and change it
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what about getting one of these QuickOilDrainValve.com - the best way to change oil get it alittle over sized then drill and tap it out and you will never have to worry about it again im thinking about getting one for my truck that way i wont have to worry about tools when i change my oil just crawl under and change it
In the United States, the Engine Oil Drain Valve is being installed at the factory level on some of the vehicles made by Ford and Freightliner.
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what about getting one of these QuickOilDrainValve.com - the best way to change oil get it alittle over sized then drill and tap it out and you will never have to worry about it again im thinking about getting one for my truck that way i wont have to worry about tools when i change my oil just crawl under and change it
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ive been looking at them for awhile i just havnt gotten around to it if you guys get them let me know how it works out im looking at the one with the nipple so i can pop a hose on it and run it straight to the drain pan infact with a long enough hose the pan wouldnt even need to be under the truck
just searched the web a bit they are made by fumoto so you can search abit before you buy might save a buck or two also great if you want to do a oil analysis
just searched the web a bit they are made by fumoto so you can search abit before you buy might save a buck or two also great if you want to do a oil analysis
Last edited by silverfox; 04-01-2010 at 04:00 AM.
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I bet you could use some JB Weld putty or QuikSteel and one of those drain valves with the stock thread pitch and epoxy it in there with that. A lot of people fix oil pans with JB Weld and don't have problems. Personally I would just buy a new oil pan but I'm not sure how hard it is to change out for you.