I have a 97 Camry and it took forever to remove the drain plug. I found out that the oil pan threads are stripped. What tool(s) do I need to make new threads in the pan that would be the most cost-effective? Thanks.
2006-12-04 15:20:57 · 6 answers · asked by haitienlen 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
i own a repair shop,and they make an over sized plug for it,,that will re-thread its self in there,,they work great,and act just like the original plug does,,and this one wont strip out,,i have used a lot of them,and they do work good,,there a mechanics best friend,and i always keep a few of them around the shop,,just in case,but that will fix it permanently and you don't have to worry about it anymore,no need to replace the pan either,good luck,i hope this help,s.
2006-12-04 15:36:10 · answer #1 · answered by dodge man 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Use a Helicoil. It is a threaded insert that looks like a spring and fits into its own oversize threads that you make in the hole.
Helicoils are easy to install. The kit comes with everything you need (tap, helicoil tool, and helicoils) and you can use the original oil plug.
The best thing about a helicoil instead of tapping to a larger size is that if the helicoil gets shot, you can just put in another one. (A 1997 Toyota is going to last you many more years). Also helicoils are very tough so they will last longer than threads in the pan.
2006-12-04 15:54:51 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
LOts of parts store sell oil pan repair kit for this problem.If your good with cars try it yourself but if not take it to a repair shop. You need to tap out the threads in the pan to a bigger size and make sure they are straight. If they are not straight it will leak badly .
2006-12-04 15:26:31 · answer #3 · answered by Rudedude 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need a thread-chaser or an oversized, self-tapping drain plug. These may be only temporary fixes though and you may want to consider replacing the pan.
2006-12-04 15:23:22 · answer #4 · answered by Naughtums 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Helicoil Kit ,,,, you can find this at any of your automotive hardware shops
Good Luck
2006-12-04 15:23:20 · answer #5 · answered by atcranes 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
parts house. over size self tapping take your old one with you so they can get you the next size its easy
2006-12-04 15:42:55 · answer #6 · answered by vincent c 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
STOP BY NAPA, ANY AUTO PARTS STORE, GET THE TOOL AND AN HOUR LATER YOUR DONE.TOOL AND EVERYTHING $20 TOTAL
GOD BLESS
2006-12-04 15:33:52 · answer #7 · answered by thewindowman 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋