In this video i show you how to easily repair them.
Helicoil oil drain plug repair.
Use a rubber plug as a temporary repair.
If it bulges you can continue draining the oil.
Replacing the oil pan in some cars may be a simple job as you can see as we replace the oil pan in a volkswagen beetle.
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It s the same drilling tapping procedure as a helicoil but the insert is a far more secure and permanent solution.
Exert more pressure on the plug and it will eventually come loose.
Your engine needs oil to run.
You can replace your existing oil pan drain plug with a copper plug.
Stripped oil pan drain plug threads.
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The treads came out with the oil drain bolt.
In many cars it is a very difficult job as you have to move exhaust pipes or even drop the subframe.
Replace the oil pan.
A stripped oil drain plug can lead to major engine failure so take a moment to learn about the best practices for avoiding it and what your options are for repair if it s too late.
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If you are in a tight spot and you don t have time to repair the threads in the oil pan you could install an rubber drain plug for the oil pan.
Don t panic if your oil drain plug threads are stripped.
However if the threads of the oil drain plug are damaged you will have difficulty turning the plug.
Install an oversized drain plug.
The rubber plug is used as a temporary fix and it s not meant to be a permanent fix.
Tiny bolt major disaster.
Options to repair a stripped oil drain plug.
I show you three ways on how to fix it.
The oil drain bolt stripped out the threads on the aluminum oil pan.
The kit comes with a drill bit tap and insert.