Stripped oil pan
09-09-2008, 01:09 PM
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when i get back from my cruise i will be inline to buy a new oil pan. a hack stripped mine and i had the same thing happen i was all over the shop at school looking for a plug that would fit . not to take the topic but anyone with one pm me a price and give me about 3 weeks and i can take one off your hands.
09-09-2008, 01:16 PM
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Originally Posted by 808_S2K,Sep 8 2008, 08:58 AM
If it was me, and being as OCD as I am, I'd end up getting a new one for peace of mind...
I know our cars aren't Ferrari's or anything, but if it were mine, I would go all out and fix it 100%- new oil pan.
I USED to work for one of those quick lube shops with inexperienced techs. Tapping an aluminum pan can be tricky. And, if you get it crooked or off just a little, the hole might strip again.
No offense, but with your luck on this whole oil change deal, you might just want to let someone else do it. Besides, it will be on them if it leaks.
Good luck.
09-09-2008, 01:25 PM
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Originally Posted by 2007 Zx-10,Sep 9 2008, 12:54 PM
J.B Weld to repair threads on an oil pan....wow....
c'mon you guys, do the job right...use the heli-coil kit...you don't want to half ass something like this, if I was shopping for a used car and knew someone used JB Weld ANYWHERE I would walk right there
c'mon you guys, do the job right...use the heli-coil kit...you don't want to half ass something like this, if I was shopping for a used car and knew someone used JB Weld ANYWHERE I would walk right there
09-09-2008, 01:28 PM
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Originally Posted by MIAMI S-2000,Sep 9 2008, 01:25 PM
I have used this product in many places on many cars throughout the years and never had a failure. Hell, I've even used it instead of Bondo to do my body work. Have you?
09-09-2008, 01:40 PM
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this might help i use it alot in my shop. http://www.mactools.com/Mac/Mac+Products/C...ine+Tools/OP885
might be cheaper to buy a oil pan but just throwing the idea out there
might be cheaper to buy a oil pan but just throwing the idea out there
09-09-2008, 02:07 PM
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Originally Posted by 2007 Zx-10,Sep 9 2008, 01:28 PM
sorry, but only hacks use JB Weld to fix a critical item like the oil pan drain...any reputable mechanic would laugh at you...you may have gotten lucky with it so far, but recommending it for general use is pure insanity
09-09-2008, 05:27 PM
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Retapping and using an oversize bolt should be easy. A qualified mech has done this many times and therefor should be trusted to do your drain plug. As simple as this sounds, I think I'd have the pro do it. The cost is almost negligible. Call AAA and have it flatbedded to your mech. When the car is done, check for a leak several times a day for a couple of days then check several times a week for a couple of weeks. After that you can probably relax.
I installed a Fumoto drain valve a few months ago and I now have the habit of reaching down from under the hood and running my fingers around this valve just to be sure that a leak hasn't started since my last check. I do this everytime I open the hood. It may be overkill and paranoia but it maintains my confidence in my Fumoto. You might want to do this with your new drain plug.
I installed a Fumoto drain valve a few months ago and I now have the habit of reaching down from under the hood and running my fingers around this valve just to be sure that a leak hasn't started since my last check. I do this everytime I open the hood. It may be overkill and paranoia but it maintains my confidence in my Fumoto. You might want to do this with your new drain plug.