Stuck Oil Pan Drain Plug- where to get new Pan or fix?
06-25-2009, 09:45 PM
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Stuck Oil Pan Drain Plug- where to get new Pan or fix?
So the drain plug in my '96 Civic Coupe EX is stuck, and 2 places have said I need a new oil pan. Where can I get one without paying $300 for an OEM? Are the $60 ones on Ebay any good? Thanks guys...bummed about paying $500 just to be able to change my oil
06-26-2009, 02:40 AM
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Re: Stuck Oil Pan Drain Plug- where to get new Pan or fix?
Me personally. I wouldn't touch ebay with a 10-foot pole and a bio-chemical suit.
How exactly did this bolt get stuck? They're only supposed to be hand-tightened.
How exactly did this bolt get stuck? They're only supposed to be hand-tightened.
06-26-2009, 04:02 AM
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Re: Stuck Oil Pan Drain Plug- where to get new Pan or fix?
When i had my 90 hatch the oil bolt got stripped bc of my dumb a** fault.I went to napa and they sold me a self tapping oversized bolt for my oil pan it worked great never leaked oil again.
06-26-2009, 04:55 AM
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Re: Stuck Oil Pan Drain Plug- where to get new Pan or fix?
1. A universal stopper - Dont do this!!!
2. A self taping universal drain plug - Again, Dont do this!!!!
2. Retap the Hole and use an oversize plug - This may be more annoying then its worth. Up to you.
3. Junkyard oil pan - Good option, your gonna have to pull it..... Its the junkyard experience
4. Brand new - Head over to www.RockAuto.com to get an oil pan. For your car... 1996 HONDA CIVIC EX 1.6L 1590cc L4 MFI [D16Y8] : Engine : Oil Pan Price Core Total
ATP Part # 103066 {Steel #11200P2J000}
$66.89 $0.00 $66.89
Ive sworn by RA for years now when going OEM is out of the realm of being affordable......Ooh and don't forget a new gasket
06-26-2009, 05:48 AM
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Re: Stuck Oil Pan Drain Plug- where to get new Pan or fix?
I had the same issue on an Integra I use to own. The previous idiot....COUGH.... owner, crossthreaded the drain plug hole and had a universal stopper in there. Here are the options....
1. A universal stopper - Dont do this!!!
2. A self taping universal drain plug - Again, Dont do this!!!!
2. Retap the Hole and use an oversize plug - This may be more annoying then its worth. Up to you.
3. Junkyard oil pan - Good option, your gonna have to pull it..... Its the junkyard experience
4. Brand new - Head over to www.RockAuto.com to get an oil pan. For your car... 1996 HONDA CIVIC EX 1.6L 1590cc L4 MFI [D16Y8] : Engine : Oil Pan Price Core Total
ATP Part # 103066 {Steel #11200P2J000}
$66.89 $0.00 $66.89
Ive sworn by RA for years now when going OEM is out of the realm of being affordable......Ooh and don't forget a new gasket
1. A universal stopper - Dont do this!!!
2. A self taping universal drain plug - Again, Dont do this!!!!
2. Retap the Hole and use an oversize plug - This may be more annoying then its worth. Up to you.
3. Junkyard oil pan - Good option, your gonna have to pull it..... Its the junkyard experience
4. Brand new - Head over to www.RockAuto.com to get an oil pan. For your car... 1996 HONDA CIVIC EX 1.6L 1590cc L4 MFI [D16Y8] : Engine : Oil Pan Price Core Total
ATP Part # 103066 {Steel #11200P2J000}
$66.89 $0.00 $66.89
Ive sworn by RA for years now when going OEM is out of the realm of being affordable......Ooh and don't forget a new gasket
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06-26-2009, 08:05 AM
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Re: Stuck Oil Pan Drain Plug- where to get new Pan or fix?
Has anyone used a rubber temporary plug? The guy at Oil Changers suggested it, sounds like a reasonable option.
06-26-2009, 08:09 AM
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Re: Stuck Oil Pan Drain Plug- where to get new Pan or fix?
When my bolt was stripped i went to Autozone and bought a stripped bolt remover kit for like 10 bucks and returned it when i was done, if thats not the case u can probably pick up a used oil pan of craigslist or someshit for like 40-60 bucks
06-29-2009, 04:22 AM
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Re: Stuck Oil Pan Drain Plug- where to get new Pan or fix?
Yeah back in the day I tried one of those rubber plugs that you turn and it compresses to seal the hole. Works in theory but plan to drip oil everywhere you go. I stand by just replacing the pan.
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