The Process Drain just about every drop of oil from the car. Joined: Nov 11, 2019 Member: #310466 Messages: 535 Note: GoWesty does not sell heli-coils. We’ve helped guys repair their threads on all types of motorcycles and ATVs, including Can-Am’s, Harleys, Hondas, Suzukis, Kawaskis etc. Dec 7, 2020 at 6:08 PM #26 #26. Juice Weasel and Jimmyh like this. It's scary but I have over 20 hours on it ⦠1. Feedback | Contact GoWesty | Our Policies | Weekly News Blast, © 2021 GoWesty. It is used to drain the oil from your pan during an oil change. If it’s a M12x1.5mm drain plug, you’ll need the Time Sert 1215C Aluminum thread repair kit. Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by laigepeavitt, Jun 20, 2020. At that point, a metal insert—also called a "time-sert"—is required, and even then, that can get stripped out. If the threads are completely stripped it can even lead to the drain plug not fitting at all which would leave your engine completely empty of oil and unable to be ran. So for instance; is the drain plug takes a 15mm wrench, this does NOT mean that the thread size is 15mm, Thereâs no correlation. First determine the size of the drain plug. And when’s the last time you’ve seen an aluminum drain PLUG? Now itâs just as common to see a severely damaged hole in the oil pan as it is to come across damaged threads on the plug itself. Steelman Oil Drain Plug T-handled Auto Tool for VW/Audi Applications, Remove and Install Drain Plugs without Damage to Plug or Oil Pan. Its going to happen, you will take out the drain plug and in the threads is a beautiful corkscrew of aluminum. Porsche engines employ them all over the place. Jack the car up in the front, so it tilts away from where the oil pan drain is located. The Time Sert series of aluminum drain pan repair kits have saved vehicle and motorcycle owners a lot of money by allowing them to fix the threads instead of replacing expensive aluminum components like oil pans and housings. Options to repair a stripped oil drain plug Expanding rubber oil drain plug. In fact, many threaded holes in aircraft engines and aluminum parts have heli-coils installed from the start. Nothing could be further from the truth! About 50% of the Vanagons that come through GoWesty have damaged or totally stripped-out oil drain plug holes. So inspection with a magnet is easy. For example the oil drain valve â due to its function â tends to be the lowest part on the engine, so it can hit the pavement going over bumps in the road sometimes, and get damaged that way. Call the parts department for your specific make and model. Page 1 of 3 1 2 3 Next > Jun 20, 2020 at 9:45 AM #1 #1. laigepeavitt [OP] Member. If the hole gets too big, a complete tear-down of the engine is often needed so that the hole can be welded up and re-drilled and re-tapped. This meant a whole new series of problems associated with a stripped oil drain plug. They come in a variety of sizes, and any good auto or tool supply shop should have them. Helicoils are definitely life savers. In all air- and water-cooled Vanagons (except for diesel), the oil drain plug screws right into the aluminum engine block. In other words, once a heli-coil is properly installed, the hole is almost strip-proof. The helicoil is the "spring" thing that came out with your drain plug. E-commerce Website Development by LIFTOFF Digital. Go to Summit Racing and get "Oil Pan Drain Plug, 12mm x 1.5, Over Size, Universal" for $9.95. An oil pan is made from either stamped steel or aluminum, and either metal can be damaged if the oil drain bolt is over-tightened or cross-threaded. The 12 millimeters means the diameter and the 1.5 refers to the pitch of te threads… like coarse or fine would mean if you were dealing with standard SAE sizes instead of metric sizes. Add a Little Lubricant. After that, the rest is just a routine oil change. The main reason why an oil drain plug gets stuck is due to sludge. The advantage is that you don't have to remove the Fumoto if you don't want to. The oil then tends to oxidize under high temperatures. A stripped oil pan drain plug can be especially frustrating because it will leave your oil drain plug loose causing a constant leak. This hand kit allows you to repair a stripped oil drain plug hole without removing the motor from the car. It’s that simple. If you notice a leak at the oil plug, in some cases it can be as simple as replacing the gasket. Not just one, but all of them. We recommend a thread repair kit that’s made right here in the USA. There are several methods available to fix a stripped oil drain plug. Greenedmc Well-Known Member. Discussion Starter ⢠#1 ⢠Oct 29, 2013. a bud of mine asked for a fix whats the best fix on a 420? We recommend avoiding the auto parts thread repair kits which are made in China. So for instance; is the drain plug takes a 15mm wrench, this does NOT mean that the thread size is 15mm, There’s no correlation. Made in America, made to last! What most of our customers do in the event of their oil pan threads getting stripped is re-tap their pan threads to the next size up. This is a common misconception. So I went and bought a bottoming-tap, with the same threads as the plug, and tapped the hole all ⦠It will make all the difference. Why some knowledgeable and otherwise well-educated/experienced professionals continue to bad-mouth the heli-coil is a mystery to us. The fact is this: The heli-coil repair is the way to go, and every GoWesty rebuilt engine gets one, stripped hole or not! Many times the repairs can be done without removing anything. However, as easy as this job sounds, it's even easier to screw it up. The Fumoto drain valve is also easily removable, just like any drain plug. In this video I repair a stripped out oil pan drain plug threads. My guess is that your oil drain plug had previously been stripped and repaired with a helicoil. Anyway, don't panic. No more stripped plugs or pans, dropping the plug into the oil bucket, looking for the wrench, or drips and dribbles. All Rights Reserved. If the bolt or oil pan have been cross-threaded, you may need a ⦠FREE Shipping on orders over $25 shipped by Amazon. The oil drain plug is typically located on the bottom of the engine on the oil pan. Itâs also possible the pan is perfectly ok, and the problem is the drain plug ⦠Joined: Feb 14, 2020 Member: #319260 Messages: 5 ⦠The repair yields a threaded hole that is 5 to 10 times stronger than original. If you've gotten this far with the rest of your methods failing, try to take some ⦠If the hole has not been too badly butchered, the easiest and best way to repair the drain hole is with a heli-coil. For instance, if you have a M14x1.5mm drain plug, then you’ll want the Time Sert 1415C aluminum thread repair kit. Aren't heli-coils kind of hokey? Screw in the oil drain plug and tighten it up against the oil pan. And even if they did, the worst-case scenario would be having to replace the oil pan, which isn't that big of a deal. $11.99 $ 11. Several companies make a rubber oil drain plug that fit into the oil pan opening and... Self Tapping Oversize drain plug. Tarheel22, Dec 7, 2020 #25. may or may not help ?, but its worth a shot. This short repair article will assist in fixing the threads not replacing the entire oil pan or housing. During oxidation, the molecules of engine oil break down. So again after determining the size of the drain plug, you’re ready to find the correct kit to do the thread repair. I have had pretty good luck at buying bikes without stripped drain bolts thankfully. All that is required is a few tools and 10 minutes of spare time. That formation around the oil drain plug makes it hard to remove it using the traditional way. Heli-coils simply do not back out. Or get hit by something laying in the road. When the plug is seated, snug it up with a socket wrench and leave it alone. Oversize plugs can be used as a temporary solution to stripped oil pan threads but, eventually, you'll need something permanent. This results in a huge savings for our readers. So what happens is over time the aluminum threads wear. Inserts often come out with the drain plug! About 50% of the Vanagons that come through GoWesty have damaged or totally stripped-out oil drain plug holes. An oversize drain plug is a combination drain ⦠Get it as soon as Tue, Jan 12. Then they took this a step further and started using stamped aluminum oil pans. If you think a stripped oil drain bolts is scary, try stripped head studs. I don't know why but the plug is hardened steel and the pan is aluminum, you figure out which will give out first. A stripped oil drain plug is relatively easy and inexpensive repair that anyone can do It really doesn't matter if the stripped drain plug is on your Harley Davidson, Jap bike, or lawn tractor, the technique to fix a stripped drain plug is the same. The size of the threaded part of the drain plug has nothing to do with the size socket or wrench that is takes on the head of the plug. Furthermore, the threaded metal inserts are problematic for this repair. Damaged oil pan threads are a pain and buying a new oil pan is expensive. You will need to purchase the larger M14x1.5 drain plug and washer from your local parts house. There is nothing special about the crush washer, and no special tools are needed for the job. 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