Mazenm

For the second time the mechanic has told me that the oil pan plug is stripped. He installed an oversize plug which is a temporary fix. Anyone know where I can get a used oil pan? Seems like someone should be able to drill it out and retap for a larger plug??

any ideas would be appreciated.

willhickey

iTrader: (1)

I think its aluminum and thats why you cant rethread it..... Is it the same place that keeps stripping it? If so make them pay for it

Mazenm

I had a replacement done by a local back-yard mechanic and he installed a used pan. It is the same place (firestone) but they won't take responsibility claiming it was stripped when it came in for routine oil change.

PureDrifter

iTrader: (10)

you cant reallly retap aluminum successfully, better off with a heli-coil.

3UZFTE

Just find a cheap used lower oil pan, pretty sure it's steel cause aluminum doesn't like to bend much, as it cracks more easy.

steve2006

Probably didn't replace the sealing washer,had a slight leak and then overtightened the sump plug to attempt to stop the leak and damaged the threads.

skperformance

iTrader: (6)

agreed , you strip it twice and the guy should have known better