Stripped oil drain plug - what to do next

[Eric Sanborn]

I know there are products made just for this situation. Check at your FLAPS.
I have no personal experience however.

Eric

On May 9, 2010 1:00 PM, "Radek" <radek at istar.ca> wrote:

Hi Guys;
I was too ham handed and the damage is done:  the plug turns freely and oil
drips slowly, forming a small puddle under the car overnight.  Too much to
just keep driving, I need to fix it.

The plug looks fine, damage is probably limited to the oil pan.

I'm thinking of first running a tap through the oil pan to try to repair the
thread.  Perhaps a new plug would also help, just in case.  If not,
replacing the oil pan for $$$.  Will appreciate any suggestions.

Radek.
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