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Old 03-26-2020, 08:00 AM   #1
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Default Oil drain plug stripped out

I have stripped out my 2008 precedent oil drain hole. Does anyone know the size drain plug and I am thinking about getting an oversized drain plug to cut new threads...anyone have any experience with these or suggestions? Thanks
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Old 03-26-2020, 08:16 AM   #2
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Default Re: Oil drain plug stripped out

Get a time sert kit. Definitely the best way to repair a stripped drain plug. It's kinda like a helicoil but more of a "sleeve" instead. It's a permanent fix and costs a bit more than a helicoil but it wont come out. IMO it's the only way I would ever repair a stripped drain plug. Nothing else lasts as long.

I've used many fixing drain pans in cars. They're strong enough Toyota even used them in a service campaign for 4 cylinder 2AZ motors that the head bolts were stripping thr threads out of the block.
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Old 03-26-2020, 08:52 AM   #3
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Get a time sert kit. Definitely the best way to repair a stripped drain plug. It's kinda like a helicoil but more of a "sleeve" instead. It's a permanent fix and costs a bit more than a helicoil but it wont come out. IMO it's the only way I would ever repair a stripped drain plug. Nothing else lasts as long.

I've used many fixing drain pans in cars. They're strong enough Toyota even used them in a service campaign for 4 cylinder 2AZ motors that the head bolts were stripping thr threads out of the block.
Do you have a link to the correct part? Thanks
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Get a time sert kit. Definitely the best way to repair a stripped drain plug. It's kinda like a helicoil but more of a "sleeve" instead. It's a permanent fix and costs a bit more than a helicoil but it wont come out. IMO it's the only way I would ever repair a stripped drain plug. Nothing else lasts as long.

I've used many fixing drain pans in cars. They're strong enough Toyota even used them in a service campaign for 4 cylinder 2AZ motors that the head bolts were stripping thr threads out of the block.
Do you have a link to the correct part? Thanks
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Old 03-26-2020, 09:16 AM   #5
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Default Re: Oil drain plug stripped out

Is this on the engine? That should be M12x1.5 thread.

Time-sert kits are great, but are typically very expensive and You may have to take the engine out to get enough access to use it. An oversized/piggyback repair drain plug can often be threaded in without having to do other major work.
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Is this on the engine? That should be M12x1.5 thread.

Time-sert kits are great, but are typically very expensive and You may have to take the engine out to get enough access to use it. An oversized/piggyback repair drain plug can often be threaded in without having to do other major work.
Do you have a link? Yes it is in the oil pan...I had a drip and over tighten it.

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Old 03-26-2020, 11:35 AM   #7
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I've used these a couple times with good success: https://www.amazon.com/Dorman-Autogr...BFA9F1D918AA1C
It's not ideal, but it does work if you're in a pinch, or if access is limited. Line it up straight and run it in/out a few threads at a time, and then remove it and make sure any debris/shavings from it cutting new threads get removed. You will need to be able to apply some pressure to it to get it to start cutting at first.

Another option if you have a tap set is to drill out and tap the drain hole to a 1/2"-20 thread and use a commonly available 1/2-20 drain plug which most parts stores should have. But this also requires removing or at least tilting the engine up to get access to drill out the hole.

Use a copper or aluminum crush washer on the new plug to prevent leaking.
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[QUOTE=Fairtax4me;1700307]I've used these a couple times with good success: https://www.amazon.com/Dorman-Autogr...BFA9F1D918AA1C
It's not ideal, but it does work if you're in a pinch, or if access is limited. Line it up straight and run it in/out a few threads at a time, and then remove it and make sure any debris/shavings from it cutting new threads get removed. You will need to be able to apply some pressure to it to get it to start cutting at first.

Another option if you have a tap set is to drill out and tap the drain hole to a 1/2"-20 thread and use a commonly available 1/2-20 drain plug which most parts stores should have. But this also requires removing or at least tilting the engine up to get access to drill

.[/So that will work if the threads are pulled out? It looks like same size So that will work if the threads are pulled out? It looks like same size threads...thanks for your help. May be a dumb question..just asking
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Old 03-26-2020, 09:15 PM   #9
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Normally yes. The thread is oversized just enough to usually grab even if the threads in the case are totally gone, and it cuts it's own threads as you turn it in.

If that doesn't work you can try the next size up which would be a 1/2" size.
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