need new oil pan

[Jamie Howton]

Why not just repair the existing threads with a Heli-coil?

http://www.helicoil.com/products/helicoil.html

Regards

Jamie Howton
1998.5 A4 1.8TQT K04, GIAC Chip, H&R Street + Bilstein, etc, etc.
1987 Porsche 928 S4 Silverblau Metallic 5 Spd
1979 Porsche 928 Opalmetallic 5 Spd 64K

> -----Original Message-----
> From: quattro-admin at audifans.com
> [mailto:quattro-admin at audifans.com] On Behalf Of James Russell
> Sent: Thursday, February 21, 2002 4:22 PM
> To: quattro at audifans.com
> Subject: need new oil pan
>
>
> Hello all,
>
> After getting a leak checked out, I need a new oil pan. The
> treads for the drain plug in the current pan are stripped.
>
> I am looking for good sources a pan. In college and no income
> = cheap parts and do it myself.
>
> I have part numbers and will send if necessary.
>
> This is for an 84 4000 S Quattro. Obviously has the 5 cylinder engine.
>
> Thanks in advance.
>
>
> Brad Russell
> jbr at montana.edu
> 84 4ksq ~203k
>
>