Stripped oil drain plug - what to do next

[Radek]

OK, I'm now at the stage of trying to take the plug out.  It just turns.  Other than turning and pulling at the same time, are there any tricks to use?  I'm thinking of getting a large set of pliers tomorrow, so I can leverage.  Not much to hook onto, though.
Radek.

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Date: Sun, 9 May 2010 13:41:56 -0400
From: Mark Rosenkrantz <speedracer.mark at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: Stripped oil drain plug - what to do next
To: Eric Sanborn <esanborn at gmail.com>
Cc: Radek <radek at istar.ca>, quattro at audifans.com
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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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