Option 2 is not only easier but saves a lot of money in the repair process. They said it would hold and not leak, but 3 weeks after bringing it home (no, I haven't ridden it since I brought it home) there seems to be oil all over my garage floor and the drain plug is oily. Wrap a rag over the suction end and pull the drain plug. 1. Had a fairly good drip. Here’s why. Repeat from #9 until the inside of the oil pan threads and the threads on the plug … Good point, db. Unless I know the “mechanic” personally, I avoid the “Quikie Lube” places for just the problem you cite. If the Goodyear shop over tightened the drain plug they should replace the plug or perform whatever repair is necessary, I wouldn’t expect to be sold a repair. In an ideal world a new one would be installed on each oil change, but the folks who do oil changes rarely do this. If you are pulling down hard and it is leaking then there is a problem with the sealing surfaces. +1 to @VDCdriver I’ve been the victim of this on a truck bought used. Using a universal or oversize design allows a … That WOULD be a nice bit of information! Still leaking a little. Since I had pretty much the exact same issue, I can pretty well answer it: There is no magic answer. My most recent attempt at repairs was to wrap the Plug 3 times (clockwise) around with Teflon plumbers tape. Install it with a proper washer. So secure a bag of those washers from the dealership and keep it in the car. What burns me is that I have to drive almost 40 miles RT plus pay more for this oil change to happen as the place I got the previous place was next to where I use to work, or otherwise I wouldn’t have gone there. Dorman Products - 65217 : Oil Drain Plug Oversize M14-1.50 S.O., Head Size 18Mm. If your engine oil level is dropping, one of the first things you should check is the oil drain plug to make sure it’s not leaking. I am really concerned since I don't want to take the risk of running low on oil and damaging the engine. After reading your article on repairing strip oil drain plugs, I agree with option 2 replacing the strip drain plug with a new oversize plug rather than option 1, replacing the vehicle with a new oil pan. That truck never leaked a drop of oil after that and I used the same rubber gasket with each oil change. I've tightened the Plug to 25 ft. lbs, didn't want to go any tighter and strip out the Pan threads. Members Profile. Steel in cast aluminum can gall and be a stinker to get out. Seem like it was coming from Primary drain plug. My son in-law had his oil changed and then tried to do it himself and could not get the plug out no matter what he tried. Me, being cheap … lol … I make my own oil pan washers from rubber gasket material. It’s truly a pain, and an unnecessary expense, but not the end of the world. so, i'm guess that the oil pan itself has some … Anyway, don't panic. … lol. Tried a few things and still leaks. In an effort to save–maybe–20 cents, shops will inadvertently wind up tightening the drain plug too much because they re-used the old crush washer. Try a metal washer (perhaps your maintenace manual has the specs). Was checking today and still have leak. I chased the threads with an m8x1.25 tap but there's just not enough metal left to get any torque on the drain bolt and it's leaking oil even with a fresh aluminum washer. My questions are if it can’t be removed what are my options and given I am at 5000 miles what damage is being done with oil with that many miles. That seemed to work, but I ended up still getting a leak. Each time you reuse the old gasket, the drain plug may have to be over tightened by a hair to seal. For less than $ 10, worth a … But it is still leaking (a spot about 9" diam. This can weaken the threads. Having a stripped oil pan drain plug is a very common problem on today’s vehicles. An oversize drain plug simply doesn’t cut deep enough threads. I just got this bike..I notice when I went to change the oil, there was oil leaking around the drain pug. Rubber plugs are not considered as reliable as threaded metal ones. Tried replacing with original size plug... was still leaking oil. Well, I alternated between the garage and the auto parts store. Powered by Discourse, best viewed with JavaScript enabled. Fixing very very slow oil drain-plug leak Hello all, My 1998 Dodge Intrepid ES has had a very slow drain-plug leak for about six months, and after four trips to the shop it's still doing it. Any other ideas? I put a "piggyback" oil drain plug on my pan and it is still leaking after a few month. The plug says not recommended for re-use, does thi mean I am going to need to spend 8 extra bucks with each oil change, or are there reusable ones? It’s a temporary fix. Get a spark-plug repair kit to install a Helicoil - fortunately the drain plug on TL is common thread used on spark plugs and there are kits specifically aimed at that repair. So, my plan is to go to the parts store and get yet the next size up, and some oil, and see if tightening it down will get me what I need (and if it strips, I have a new one to put in). I changed the remaining “lugs from hell” the next day to the “right handed” variety. Showing 1-6 of 6 messages . Powered by Discourse, best viewed with JavaScript enabled. so I just did my first oil / filter change on my new (to me) '02 KLR 650. Hi guys. Do you have a rounded-off, stripped, or leaking drain plug? Another option is an oversize plug. Anecdotal single data point: I had one in a old Thunderbird and it never leaked a drop in 4 years. Went back and they removed plug, installed new "O" ring and refilled Primary with new oil. 43 Posts . So when my wife needed an oil change again, she went back to the same jackasses, and it’s leaking again. Synthetic oil has much better flow characteristics. Leave a clean oil pan under the drain plug overnight to be certain that the leak is resolved. Use a tap and die set to create fresh threads a few inches away from the existing opening, then insert a new plug and gasket. I've had two different fast lube idiots strip the plug … If I was a betting man (which I’m not), I would wager that the source of the problem is the result of not using a new crush washer on the drain plug after each oil change. . Worse case you’ll just need a replacement oil pan. On another note, I've seen where you put a new crush washer on the drain plug and tighten it to specs and it still leaks. I believe the pan was cast aluminum. This gentle "re-tapping," and a new crush washer, may help. Frankly, I don’t see how it’s possible to tighten a drain plug that tight. 07-11-9-903-199 Oil pan drain plug If your pan threads were abused enough to fail your bolt threads are now suspect. Could be pan gasket and the leaks drip down to the plug so it just appears that the plug is leaking. Get it out and put a new one in. Discussion Starter • #1 • Jan 14, 2008. I think this bolt had been over-tightened from the previous owner, as this was my first oil change on the bike. Find Dorman 65217 Dorman Oil Pan Drain Plugs and get Free Shipping on Orders Over $99 at Summit Racing! I didn't drive it too far, hoping the plug wouldn't pop out … She takes it to Big Ray’s Quick Lube for oil changes since this one time, right after we were married, I had a particularly hard time changing the oil on a completely different car and ended up in the garage for about 6 hours. If it is the drain plug, then you will only see oil around the plug. Use a self-expanding universal rubberized oil drain plug. Go to a site like Rockauto and you should be able to put in your vehicle info and they’ll tell you what kind of gasket/washer to get for your drain plug. The best way to make absolutely sure the leak is coming from the oil drain plug is the area thoroughly with spray carb/brake cleaner, then spray it good with Arrid Extra Dry, which turns into a white powder. So to make a long story short, as the were changing the oil, the stripped the drain plug and stated they could fix it by retapping the hole and sticking a helicoil in it. That is a flat out lie. I only tighten as tight as necessary. It’s a temporary fix. John Wayne: 12/8/01 10:52 PM: Anybody know if there is an oversize self taping drain plug that will work on a 96 Dyna Wide Glide? Every time we’d go out knowing we had to remove the panel we’d call the airframes shop before going and they’d meet us at the aircraft prepared to extract the shanks. We’ve seen a number of posts here where owners are told their oil pans need replacing for hundreds of dollars because the drain hole is stripped. Screw until tight, don't … They’ll often just install the used one and when it leaks their solution is to tighten the plug tighter. How to fix a leaking oil drain plug in your car, DIY with Scotty Kilmer. He had to take it to a mechanic who used an impact driver to get it out. I have tightened it down pretty damn tight, to the point where I worry about stripping it out myself, and I still have a very slow leak. My wife drives an '02 Ford Escape XLT V6 4x4. I went to change my oil on my 525 and noticed the drain bolt was not very tight, which I thought was odd, but it wasn't leaking. First I want to say that my English isn't that good, hope you guys understand. I noticed it when I did my last oil change and found that the old gasket was cracked. Edit… maybe that piece of paper should also contain the phrase “Federal Reserve Note” . I don’t want to replace the oil pan bc 1- I am not too confident to do it, 2- Auto service will charge me 1k for that. An oversize oil drain plug cuts new tapered threads, slightly larger in diameter than the original ones. I can order a new drain hose kit but I don't use it anyways so trying to clean things up. If it is running down from somewhere above, there will be a trace of oil across the white powder. im not sure it start stripped when I loosen the drain plug or when I tighten it cause I use a lot of strength when lossen it. They can work fine if you’re careful, but if you’re not committing to doing all the rest of your own oil changes, stick with a metal one. How to install an oversized drain plug. If that doesn’t do it, see if a double-oversize drain plug is available. In thinking about it, it probably would have been possible to get a plug stuck in there. If it is not, you may need to take it to the mechanic to repair damaged threads using special tools. Discussion Starter • #1 • Apr 25, 2014. And I doubt that the pan will take that. Time Sert inserts are solid as opposed to Helicoil which are a thin coil of wire which may leak or come back out with the drain plug. Any shop that does oil changes also has a selection of drain plugs on hand for $5 each. Repair oil drain plugs offer a fast and inexpensive solution to stripped oil drain pan plug threads (oil pan replacement can cost up to $1,000 or more). I tightened that up pretty tight; any idea why it's still leaking? Or is it possible to pull the oil pan without pulling the engine and tranny to take it in and get it Helicoiled? This filter drip is likely from past oil changes, as filter leaking on the 6.7L is usually only reported when the filters are not properly installed. I wen to O'Reilly and purchase 1) Single oversized M12 1.5 Single Oversized 2) M12 1.75 Double Oversized 3) 1/2" Universal. Sometimes these will … Very easy way to fix a leaking drain plug due to stripped thread is to screw a tapered bolt in with the smallest diameter being the same as the original and similar thread. This replacement engine oil drain plug is a direct replacement for a damaged or worn original equipment drain plug, precisely matching the thread pitch to ensure a quality seal. Author Topic: Oil Drain Plug Leaking (Read 10644 times) 0 Members and 1 Guest are viewing this topic. I didn't drive it too far, hoping the plug wouldn't pop out completely. Back in late August I took my car to the local Goodyear shop to have my oil changed. But as to the OP, so what if the drain plug gets stripped or damaged on removal? I’ve attached a link to perhaps the most well known repair kit (there are others) and, frankly, a good shop should have everything needed to retap the hole and put a helicoil in. Rubber plugs are not considered as reliable as threaded metal ones. Well they can be over tightened. Our mechanic, Byron Hermosillo, drained the pan, reinstalled the plug … If you feel lucky you could ask that they hand tighten the drain plug using a torque wrench, and hand the person helping you a piece of paper with the manufacturer’s torque value. I purchased Dorman 097-139 Rubber Oil Drain Plug Gasket to go with it. If your engine oil level is dropping, one of the first things you should check is the oil drain plug to make sure it’s not leaking. Rubber plugs, huh? Maybe if you want, they can replace the whole oil pan, and with a newer car that might be worthwhile. It’s possible that the threads are weakened, but if it were mine I’d prepare with a self-tapping oversize plug and hoe they aren’t If they are, chances are that they’ll fail when changing oil and not drop the plug out on the road. I too have never stripped a nut of bolt. I fashioned it with a box cutter knife. My blood pressure increases every time I read one. It can sometimes seep through a tiny crack that dino oil wouldn't get through. First I stripped my oil pan. We went to a non-Honda place and they didn’t replace the washer and it dripped. Order Oil Drain Plug for your vehicle and pick it up in store—make your purchase, find a store near you, and get directions. Mine had the same issue. 2. thread repair kit. The metal washer sometimes will still leak, especially if there’s small scratches on the oil pan surface. BMW reference part #'s: 51-71-8-195-383 Circlip 51-71-8-218-323 Screw plug These two parts are the underbody panel securing screw and metal clip that secures it to the plastic panels. This Oversize Drain Plug works so well, I ordered 2 more to fix the rest of the cars that suffered from quick oil change artists before I … First, slide a piece of cardboard under the engine and leave your vehicle sitting overnight. Let it set for awhile. If you get something slippery on a rubber or silicone washer (like motor oil), they can easily squish past the plug as you torque it down. So i have a few options: 1. It also … And even if a pan needed to be removed it would not need to be replaced. I remain unconvinced that an oil pan in any common road car needs to be removed to repair stripped threads. I'm not sure does anyone experience this situation. 380Lover 380Lover. I guess @brm7675 is not going to clarify what his vehicle is. Let engine drain, clean plug, clean inside of the threads of the oil pan (i used a small towel and jammed a small part of it in and threaded it out. Sometimes these will weep or drip if not done correctly, so watch for that issue. Start changing the oil by sucking it out the dip stick tube. After using this kit, the repaired aluminum oil pan will still accept the original size drain plug M18x1.5. Next time for an oil change, give them a new washer. This is my first time oil change and I failed . The Drain Plug (PN 2125890) is original, and I put a new orig Washer (PN 2268513) on the Plug. I simply do not have the time to mess with idiots who screwed this up twice already. Ase, with respect, there are self-aligning self-tapping oversize taps that can be used where there’s insufficient room to get a good alignment with a conventional tap kit, and there are also self-tapping oversize drain plugs that use a box end wrench and cut new threads. One of mine was missing from the front panel. kits are under $30 and … Note: Option 1 would be used only if option 2 failed or you can’t find a oversized drain plug for your vehicle. Opps sorry it’s a 2003 Kampala that burns about a quart of oil over 3000 miles but right now levels are fine as I check all fluids weekly. Sometimes if an oil pan is stripped out the only recourse is to remove the pan. Double oversized bolt. 426 Posts #2 • May 7, 2003. A couple suggestions: Try a new plug and wrap the threads with white plumbers tape and … got a good amount of shavings out). I had a 69 Dodge pickup that I owned for about 15 years. The leak should be addressed promptly. When I got the filters changed and went to put the plug back … Stripped my oil drain plug threads - like an idiot. I think this would work, but at $60-90 bucks, I could just get a new oil pan for a few bucks more. Hopefully they can get the plug out without damaging the oil pan cause I don’t have the funds for a new pan and I doubt the other options stated here will be offered. Reply #15 on: November 06, 2015, 11:48:29 pm. If it is definitely the plug, and you have the right washer/gasket on it, and it is tight (it doesn't need to be really tight, just snug) … 99 Posts . Find Dorman 65109 Dorman Oil Pan Drain Plugs and get Free Shipping on Orders Over $99 at Summit Racing! Run it in without a washer to tap the threads on the pan and then wipe the threads on the pan and the washer. I’ve seen drain holes with long holes, I seem to recall my daughter’s Civic as being horizontal with a surprisingly deep threaded drain hole. I’m not counting the first time I encountered a “left-handed” threaded lugnut on my 63’ Pontiac Grand Prix. 3. A quick zap with welder fixed it. 60 Get it as soon as Mon, Jan 11 FREE Shipping on orders over $25 shipped by … 2. In defense of some of these posts, not all oil pans can be repaired on the car. Got a self-tapping single oversized plug. … Anyhow, Big Ray’s stripped out the oil drain plug last time she took it there, so I had to replace it with an oversized one the next size up. Not just any metal though – copper or aluminum, which are soft enough to conform to the sealing surfaces. One suggestion going forward, stop by a dealership and buy a bunch of the washers which go between the drain plug and the pan surface. We’ve seen a number of posts here where owners are told their oil pans need replacing for hundreds of dollars because the drain hole is stripped. Knifenmore, I have a breaker bar that I’d bet will break it loose. Luckily the threads are holding, but I’m sure they are damaged. I did my research and this is what I found: 1. 2000 Gr. The hole is tapped out oversize and an oversize plug installed. Dorman 090-174 Oversize Oil Drain Plug - M12-1.50 S.O., Head Size 17mm, Pack of 5 3.7 out of 5 stars 54 $13.60 $ 13. Well, I guess it would be technically incorrect to say I never broke a screw. Just mentioning it in … The leak seems to be coming from Primary cover at the bolt just behind the drain plug, not the drain plug. There are many cars out there where there is simply not enough room to drill and retap and use a thread insert while the oil pan is in the car. I long ago was taught the folly of tightening as tight as possible. Ase, with respect, there are self-aligning self-tapping oversize taps that can be used where there’s insufficient room to get a good alignment with a conventional tap kit, and there are also self-tapping oversize drain plugs that use a box end wrench and cut new threads. I doubt that you will beable to keep going up in the size of the oil plug with out drilling and retaping. Buy Dorman - Autograde Oil Drain Plug Standard M20-1.50, Head Size 17mm 65221 at Advance Auto Parts I won't lie, I really don't feel like draining all the oil, replacing the bolt, then putting that oil back in (just changed the oil … (Contrary posts predicting dire, calamatious circumstances from oversize oil dran plug usage welcomed! If properly installed, an oversize oil plug is a viable 'repair' and much easier than pulling an engine just to replace an oil pan with a new one. 1/2 a teaspoon per day, however it is still leaking. Fix Stripped oil plug on Dyna Wide Glide? A loose, leaky or damaged oil drain plug can cause unsightly stains on your driveway, as well as reducing the amount of oil in your engine. Replace drain bolt with longer bolt maybe will stop leak? Change the gasket or O ring on the plug. I don't know why but the plug is hardened steel and the pan is aluminum, you figure out which will give out first. An oversize drain plug simply doesn’t cut deep enough threads. The plug and the threads in the bung hole both get washed in oil during the process and the plug gets reinstalled that way. So I replaced it and thought that would cure the problem. Even if the head completely rounds, weld a nut to it and get it out. Back in late August I took my car to the local Goodyear shop to have my oil changed. One time I made a oil pan washer for my truck from the sole of an old pair of flip flops. The place today told me that the previous place tightened the drain plug so tight they can not get it off without fear of stripping the plug… http://www.timesert.com/html/drainplug.html. Double-oversize is the largest I’ve heard of, and may not be available for all sizes. You did not state what this vehicle is but just relax until Goodyear has looked at it and see what they have to say. Your order may be eligible for Ship to Home, and shipping is free on all online … Never heard of that one. Ducati Scotty Grand Gearhead Posts: 7,034 Karma: 0 2010 Teal C5 Re: Oil Drain Plug Leaking … Taking it back to Big Ray’s is out of the question. This method works for most applications. A new plug is ~$3. I’ll bet we have a winner! If you have record of them doing your last oil change (when the plug was still fine), contact a lawyer and see about getting the oil change place to pay for your new oil pan. I just got this bike..I notice when I went to change the oil, there was oil leaking around the drain pug. I ended up using a rubber plug as suggested upthread, and the leak has stopped. I will grant you that I’ve only changed oil on perhaps three or four dozen different vehicles total, but I’ve never seen one that would be unable to repair on the engine. These gaskets do not require a lot of torque to seal properly. It took an impact wrench to get the plug out and there was NO sealing washer under the plug. Any ideas what I can do? Thx for the info, think I will be trying … Double-oversize is the largest I’ve heard of, and may not be available for all sizes. If so, then pick up one of these Dorman oil pan drain … The place today told me that the previous place tightened the drain plug so tight they can not get it off without fear of stripping the plug. Author Topic: Oil Drain Plug Leaking (Read 10644 times) 0 Members and 1 Guest are viewing this topic. 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