Uh oh
- Thread starter Coupefan
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way uh ow
is the pan metal with a tapered plug, or aluminum with the flanged plug and gasket??
if the latter you can buy a "metal" insert kinda like a heli-coil but steel. it has a serrated top, and comes with the proper tap and red locktite, and will last a lot longer the aluminum coil. that would be probably 1 or 2 oil changes. I use them in all my spark plug holes and I never worry about cross threading, or the plug not being thght.
most auto stores carry these, just make sure you get the one that matches the drainplug.
there is also a place around here called fastenalls that has nothing but hardware. like home depot on steroids.
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is the pan metal with a tapered plug, or aluminum with the flanged plug and gasket??
if the latter you can buy a "metal" insert kinda like a heli-coil but steel. it has a serrated top, and comes with the proper tap and red locktite, and will last a lot longer the aluminum coil. that would be probably 1 or 2 oil changes. I use them in all my spark plug holes and I never worry about cross threading, or the plug not being thght.
most auto stores carry these, just make sure you get the one that matches the drainplug.
there is also a place around here called fastenalls that has nothing but hardware. like home depot on steroids.
mikemo90*aol.com
dragonsgate
True Classic
Could be old age but more than likely cross threading and or a big arm.
Coupefan
True Classic
Old age, yes. Big arm, no....I really need a lift to get under it well enough to produce any real force. It's becoming a challenge getting under there with limited jacking capability.
It's an aluminum pan. Inspected the thread closely, they don't look stripped (as well as I could see in there). Ended up using a FelPro(?) product to coat the threads. Without the metallic gasket, the plug seems to bite better. Maybe the last row is allowing it to bite and tighten. No leaks, so it'll work for now.
It's an aluminum pan. Inspected the thread closely, they don't look stripped (as well as I could see in there). Ended up using a FelPro(?) product to coat the threads. Without the metallic gasket, the plug seems to bite better. Maybe the last row is allowing it to bite and tighten. No leaks, so it'll work for now.
ng_randolph
Bjorn H
People have suggested using a Porsche drain plug, same threads but longer. See this post.
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Black-Tooth
Tony Natoli
Hey Cesare... there are tons of options out there...
from rubber expandable (like Thermos stoppers) and self threaders, to "O" rings and drain-cocks.
Here... take your pick, and watch your own strength! HA!
https://www.google.com/search?q=images+for+replacement+oil+drain+plugs&client=firefox-a&hs=Cci&rls=org.mozilla:en-US
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I especially like this one:
from rubber expandable (like Thermos stoppers) and self threaders, to "O" rings and drain-cocks.
Here... take your pick, and watch your own strength! HA!
https://www.google.com/search?q=images+for+replacement+oil+drain+plugs&client=firefox-a&hs=Cci&rls=org.mozilla:en-US
fficial&channel=sb&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ei=AFgFVIjMOpHRigKCw4CoDA&ved=0CB8QsAQ&biw=1440&bih=751#facrc=_&imgdii=_&imgrc=u8ejoD1Y1kDyfM%253A%3B8kAqBtxpYENlbM%3Bhttp%253A%252F%252Fs1.hubimg.com%252Fu%252F5957838_f260.jpg%3Bhttp%253A%252F%252Feddiecarrara.hubpages.com%252Fhub%252FOil-Drain-Bolt-Repair%3B260%3B260I especially like this one: