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Auto Part Stores sell oil plugs that are self-tapping. What you do is buy one that has a slightly greater pitch and re-tap the the drain hole with the new plug.
Here is a good write-up on this: http://www.gadgetjq.com/stripped_oil_plug_thread.htm But it is always perfered to repair the thread back to its original size.
Use a TIME-SERT to repair the stripped threads with a steel insert.
http://www.timesert.com/html/drainplug.html
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How do you fix a stripped out oil plug on ozark 250?
How do u fix a stripped out oil pan
How to Repair stripped oil drain plug on 2003 Cadillac CTS?
Is it just the oil plug that's stripped or is it the oil pan? If it's only the plug, get a new one from the dealer or a local part store (they are quite cheap). If it's your oil pan, then that's a pain. You'll probably have to put in a self tapping oversized plug or replace the oil pan. I would stay away from those cheap rubber oil plug replacement kits that fit in with a plastic screwdriver.
What causes oil pan hole to be stripped?
Over tightening the drain plug.
Replace a stripped oil pan drain plug with self tapping drain plug?
It is always better to restore the stripped drain pan back to its original size with a steel insert.
Cost for a stripped oil pan plug repair?
If only the plug is strip. call the dealer for part price and install it yourseft. If more than that, then call local shops in your area for price comparisons.
What can be done about stripped threads in oil pan in a 2000 Mercury Cougar?
Re-tap the holes (cut new threades) Use the TIme-Sert thread repair system will repair the pan.http://www.timesert.com Use a oil drain valve to replace your oil drain plug in order to prevent the threads from being stripped. www.qwikvalve.com
How can you removed the drain plug from the oil pan when the oil pan tread is stripped?
You will have to remove the pan completely by undoing all the bolts and then once the oil pan (sump cover) is removed, it is a simple matter to remove the plug, retap/rethread the hole and replace the plug with a new one.
How do you replace a stripped oil pan plug on 1998 Honda vtec with aluminun oil pan.?
Single and double oversized plugs are available at auto parts store or rubbger plug can also be used
Can an oil pan plug be replaced tightly enough so that it would crack the aluminum oil pan?
oil drain plug woesIt would be possible that tightening a drain plug to much into a aluminum oil pan, would more likely strip the thread before cracking the pan. AnswerYes it could, and possibly strip out the threads of the oil pan itself. Honda Man's AnswerIt's very common for aluminum drain plug threads become stripped over time. The oil pan could be cracked if an over-sized drain plug is used in an attempt to remedy the problem of stripped threads. Forcing an over-sized drain plug can stress crack the aluminum pan because the plug may be too large for the hole. The best fix for a stripped out aluminum drain pan is to use the appropriate size Time-Sert kit - The 1415C DLT is for 14x1.5mm, a very common size for Chrysler and Honda products. The Timesert kit allows for a professional repair to be done that accepts the original size drain plug. Of course if the pan is actually cracked then it will need to be replaced.
Oil pan drain plug leaking on 2001 Cherokee?
Probably just the gasket on the plug (if it's tight). Make sure the plug isn't stripped.
Can I replace a stripped oil pan plug in 1992 Toyota Camry?
If the threads on the drain plug are stripped and the pan threads are good, you can just replace the drain plug. More often though, the threads in the oil pan that the drain plug screws into are what get stripped. If it's the oil pan, there are still a number of pretty simple options: There are oversized plugs you can buy, rethreading kits with inserts or self-tapping plugs. And there are rubber expanding plugs that are almost foolproof. It is your choice as to how you want to fix it. Go to your local auto parts store and look at your options. Whatever you do, do not use a silicone sealer to fix it.
Why is your motorcycle leaking oil at the drain plug?
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