Stripped Oil Pan
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Stripped Oil Pan
Yeah so I know I'm a dumbass. I over tightened my drain plug and stripped out the threads on the pan. What's the best way to fix this so I'll stop leaking oil?
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get a oversized drain plug call like pepboys or any auto parts store and ask for one for ur car then thread that in it'll be tough threading it in but it'll create new thrads
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dude, make your headache go away, make life easier.
Replace oil pan.....trust me, it will keep those damn gremlins off your back...
Replace oil pan.....trust me, it will keep those damn gremlins off your back...
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by JDMC-Kamel »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">dude, make your headache go away, make life easier.
Replace oil pan.....trust me, it will keep those damn gremlins off your back...</TD></TR></TABLE>
Yeah, he's right. For the price of a tap and die set, or the headache of choosing another bolt, and a heli-coil, you could just get a new pan, gasket, and drain plug, and call it a day.
Replace oil pan.....trust me, it will keep those damn gremlins off your back...</TD></TR></TABLE>
Yeah, he's right. For the price of a tap and die set, or the headache of choosing another bolt, and a heli-coil, you could just get a new pan, gasket, and drain plug, and call it a day.
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you can buy plugs called pan savers. Its got a wing nut on one end and a rubber groment thing on the other. Thats what we use at my work when we encounter a stripped pan.
Damn you must have cranked the hell out of that plug. Get a torque wrench for the next oil change.
Damn you must have cranked the hell out of that plug. Get a torque wrench for the next oil change.
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Re: Stripped Oil Pan (Ls InTeGrA RaCeR)
Short of replacing the pan, an oversized drain plug is your best bet, as stated earlier. Go to a NAPA or CarQuest or something, they'll have one.
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Re: Stripped Oil Pan (nitrofish420)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by nitrofish420 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Our NAPA stocks them, and they're just called oversize drain plugs. </TD></TR></TABLE>
If they don't stock them they should be able to order it in from their warehouse
If they don't stock them they should be able to order it in from their warehouse
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Ok....turns out idiot I talked to the other day at NAPA didn't know his ****...called again today they had it for $2.59. Thanks Guys...Now I need torque Specs so I don't expletive this one up!
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Oil pan torque spec. for most Hondas are 30 ft. lb.
But, I recommend to just finger tighten, no tools. Then use a box wrench or socket, and give 1/8 turn. Important: always use a new washer.
But, I recommend to just finger tighten, no tools. Then use a box wrench or socket, and give 1/8 turn. Important: always use a new washer.
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where can i get new washers?<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by tech8 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Oil pan torque spec. for most Hondas are 30 ft. lb.
But, I recommend to just finger tighten, no tools. Then use a box wrench or socket, and give 1/8 turn. Important: always use a new washer.
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But, I recommend to just finger tighten, no tools. Then use a box wrench or socket, and give 1/8 turn. Important: always use a new washer.
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by mrdeadman »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">where can i get new washers?</TD></TR></TABLE>
At your local dealership, about 25 cents
At your local dealership, about 25 cents
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by tech8 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Oil pan torque spec. for most Hondas are 30 ft. lb.
But, I recommend to just finger tighten, no tools. Then use a box wrench or socket, and give 1/8 turn. Important: always use a new washer.
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Why a new washer? I've changed my oil like 20 times and have never used a new washer... I haven't had any problem with it leaking or anything.
But, I recommend to just finger tighten, no tools. Then use a box wrench or socket, and give 1/8 turn. Important: always use a new washer.
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Why a new washer? I've changed my oil like 20 times and have never used a new washer... I haven't had any problem with it leaking or anything.
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Re: Stripped Oil Pan (JERKthisDC2)
its not just a washer, its a crush washer. It will crush to make a better seal. They cost 5 cents each and every auto place has them.
ha we americans use something until it breaks. Japanese use and continue to check, which is why they dont break.
ha we americans use something until it breaks. Japanese use and continue to check, which is why they dont break.
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pepboys makes an oversized rubber plug same thing happened to me on my gsr **** was leaking so i used the plug until i got it fixed the more you tighten the screw the more the rubber expands works perfect