Why do I have a stripped oil pan drain plug?
Having stripped oil pan drain plug has been on the rise due to the replacement of the steel oil pan with an aluminum one. That is why you do not find the problem in cars manufactured before 2000. Aluminum has its advantages. For one, it is lighter than steel and this makes removes a few pounds from your car weight.
What kind of thread to repair oil pan plug?
The Helicoil is a robust steel thread that provides a permanent solution for leaks in your oil pan. It helps to repair damaged shear bolt threads. 3. Repair through TIME-SERT kit
Can a stripped oil pan cause an oil leak?
Stripping the threads in the pan can cause the oil to leak out around the bolt. It’s unfortunate when a customer comes in for a simple oil change and ends up walking out of the dealership with a bill for over $200. Usually a customer will never even know the oil pan…
Which is better to repair head bolt threads or oil pan drain?
It helps repair damaged head bolt threads. One of the challenges of repairing the oil pan drain is that it can be costly and time-consuming replacing the entire oil pan drain. The TIME-SERT kit helps repair aluminium plug bolt threads with ease. It is cheaper and faster and you still get to retain your oil pan drain.
Why are the threads on my oil pan stripped?
They claimed that my 2005 car is old and that is the reason the threads are stripped. Find another mechanic. It’s stripped because someone either cross-threaded it or put it on too tight. As for being old!!..If the oil change is done correctly then the oil pan and bold threads should last as long as the rest of the engine.
Can a stripped oil pan be replaced with self tapping plugs?
Second, there is absolutely no legitimate reason why an oil pan should be replaced becauise of a stripped fill hole. There are kits to rethread the holes with helicoils, there are self-tapping plugs, both made specifically for repair of this problem, which is totally unnecessary but also unfortunately common.
Why is my oil pan plug not coming out?
The oil pan plug on my 2000 Toyota LandCruiser was stripped over 10 years ago. It was drilled out and a Helicoil possibly used to repair it. When I went to get oil changed today I was told the plug is just spinning and isn’t coming out; the pan is not leaking.
Which is the best thread to repair oil pan drain bolts?
The helicoil is a hardened steel thread insert that comes in many different sizes and thread pitch. Repair with a helicoil is strong and permanent. I have used helicoils to repair head bolts without regret. The third and best option for repairing oil pan drain bolt threads is to use a drain bolt repair kit made by TIME-SERT.