Oil Drain stripped...
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Drifting
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From: Lakeport CA
Oil Drain stripped...
I can't believe it... after 11 years of changing oil on my '90 the damn drain plug just stripped out the threads in the pan!!! 
I do NOT have time to install a new pan in the near future. As a temp fix, I tapped it to 1/4 pipe & stuck in a brass plug. But I don't like it nor trust it.
Anyone have any better ideas??
I do NOT have time to install a new pan in the near future. As a temp fix, I tapped it to 1/4 pipe & stuck in a brass plug. But I don't like it nor trust it.
Anyone have any better ideas??
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Well I don't know how bad you screwed it up putting a pipe plug in there but there are oversized, self-tapping plugs available at some parts stores for such a situation. Not the best fix, but they usually work for a time.
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Drifting
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1/4 pipe is almost exactly the same size as the 1/2 20 of the std drain plug. Just a tiny big bigger & of course tapered thread...
By the way, if/when I replace the pan, what are thoughts on larger pans? I don't drag race so road race style would be where I would lean.
Thanks.
By the way, if/when I replace the pan, what are thoughts on larger pans? I don't drag race so road race style would be where I would lean.
Thanks.
Last edited by Trog; Oct 13, 2004 at 02:20 AM.
Melting Slicks
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Originally Posted by rick lambert
with the KID, but I don't think you need a bigger pan-unless you are going to the track, on another note, I'd just take the pan in and have it repaired, no big deal.Just a PIA 
I've got an aftermarket plug that's been on for years. Works great and no problems. It has a selftapping thread.
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Drifting
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From: Lakeport CA
Thanks guys, picked up the selftaping 1/2-20 +1 OS (Over size). Went right in, torqued to 18Ft lbs w/ out stripping & I'm headed downstairs now to check for leaks before heading to work.
Anyone on west coast going to watch the C5R at Laguna this weekend? We are headed down in the AM.
Anyone on west coast going to watch the C5R at Laguna this weekend? We are headed down in the AM.