RE: [Fwd: Re: IML: stripped oil pan drain]

["Robin Giesbrecht" <robings@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

It is definitely stripped but holding for now. I can't work on it right away 
but will look into finding one of these plugs. Thanks.

Robin Giesbrecht
1972 Imperial


> From: Jim Carpenter <Jim@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
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> Subject: [Fwd: Re: IML: stripped oil pan drain]
> Date: Fri, 23 Mar 2007 20:24:34 -0700
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> Robin, that is not uncommon and as a result some oil plugs are available in 
> a self tapping oversize that don't require pan removal.  Lordco or another 
> local jobber may be able to supply this if you take your plug in.  Are you 
> sure it is stripped?  Maybe it is a just a gasket problem.  If the jobbers 
> can't help, I can check my books for  oversize options.
> Jim Carpenter
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> Subject: 	Re: IML: stripped oil pan drain
> Date: 	Fri, 23 Mar 2007 18:40:14 -0500
> From: 	Stevan Miner <miner@xxxxxxxxxxx>
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> Hi Robin,
> They do make oversize drain plugs that actually cut new threads as you're 
> installing them. I would try that first before going through the work of 
> removing the oil pan.
> Stevan Miner
> Miner Auto Service
> Winnebago, MN
> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Robin Giesbrecht" <robings@xxxxxxxxxxx>
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> Sent: Friday, March 23, 2007 3:29 PM
> Subject: IML: stripped oil pan drain
>
>
> > Any brilliant ideas on a quick fix for a stripped oil pan drain? I changed 
> > oil yesterday and the plug felt weird going in and would not tighten.It 
> > now just turns with a wrench but seems to be holding although there is a 
> > small leak. Guess the pan has to come off.
> >
> > Robin Giesbrecht
> > 1972 Imperial
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