its not stripped, y did u bump this sadangryboi...


Modified by ratboy at 10:45 AM 5/24/2005

 

The stock oil pan plug is 17mm guy.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by RacerXI &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">The stock oil pan plug is 17mm guy.</TD></TR></TABLE>

i know i have an aftermarket magnetic one

 

yeah stock is 17 keep trying different 6 pt sockets until you get one that fits, there should be no reason why you strip out the threads unless someone cross threads the bolt. I am assuming you tried some SAE sizes to to see if they fit 9/16, 5/8.... incase someone just tossed a bolt in there

 

so would the threads inside the oil pan be stripped? or would a new one just screw right in?


worst case senerio, is the inside is stripped to, i heard they sell half sizes and stuff right, so u can make new threads or something?

 

it's sheet metal. You'd just want to get a new oil pan.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by dustin &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">it's sheet metal. You'd just want to get a new oil pan.</TD></TR></TABLE>

i hope its just the head of the bolt, is the only way to strip the threads is if its cross threaded? if so i dont see how it could be cross threded cuz its the same drain plug ive always used.

 

Well does the drain plug turn when you put a wrench on it? heh.

If so, the threads are stripped.

If not, get some vice grips and try to turn it.. the threads are fine.

 

Just use a vise-grip or a plyer to get it out (commom sense). I would buy another one to put back in.

Adriano

 

I change my vote. You should take it to a mechanic.

 

If the threads are not striped and just the head is stripped sears makes these things that work really well at getting bolts out that are stripped. I can not remember the name of them now but they look like a socket and are cut in an angle and have sharp teeth on them. They work very well.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by underpressure02 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">If the threads are not striped and just the head is stripped sears makes these things that work really well at getting bolts out that are stripped. I can not remember the name of them now but they look like a socket and are cut in an angle and have sharp teeth on them. They work very well. </TD></TR></TABLE>

yeah i know what ur talking about, but i dont wanna take it out and the oil pan is stripped and cant drive anywhere

 

is there anyway to tell if the threads are stripped? i dont wanna take it off and then not be able to drive anywhere cuz i cant hold the oil in (if the threads inside the oil pan are stripped)

 

jb weld it. No way of telling if it is stripped unless you take it out

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by underpressure02 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">jb weld it. No way of telling if it is stripped unless you take it out</TD></TR></TABLE>

jb weld will hold it? so if the threads are stripped, put the bolt in there and put jb weld all around it the sides of the bolt? sry for keep asking, thanks for everyones help

 

If it's sealed, just leave it. Then you can either flip the car over when it is oil change time, or pump the oil out The best way to pump the oil out is to remove the oil pressure switch and then drive around for about 10 minutes

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by dustin &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">If it's sealed, just leave it. Then you can either flip the car over when it is oil change time, or pump the oil out The best way to pump the oil out is to remove the oil pressure switch and then drive around for about 10 minutes </TD></TR></TABLE>


lol.... but for real tho

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by ratboy &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

i went to go change my oil today, and niether the 14mm or 15mm fit!? my so my question is if i do manage to take it out somehow are the threads that it screws into my oil pan gunna be fucked?</TD></TR></TABLE>

you should be asking if the head is rounded. you can try vise grips to remove the rounded off oil pan plug. yes, it's 17mm. most likely not stipped/cross-threaded. have a new replacement-best insurance against replacing one. he he.

it's not that hard to replace an oil pan. $35 for the gasket but you gotta remove the exhaust to pull it. prepare to get messy and have oil spill all over your head.

 

take it out, drain it, re-tap and dye if nesseasry
gator socket to get out stripped bolts

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by dustin &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote"> You should take it to a mechanic.</TD></TR></TABLE>

I second this. If you have this many ?'s about taking out the bolt I really would want to try and explain how it goes back in.