Stripped oil drain plug - what to do next

[Mark Rosenkrantz]

Helicoil if there is enough material.

Can drill out and tap a larger size (if enough material).

Or time for a new pan.
Mark Rosenkrantz
On Sun, May 9, 2010 at 1:14 PM, Eric Sanborn <esanborn at gmail.com> wrote:

> 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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