I had recently got under a friends car to see what was leaking oil and t was here oil plug which was broken off (the head of the bolt was missing and it is almost flush with the pan) I don't really want to mess with it for the risk of forcing the plug into the pan, so if we take it to an quick lube or something will they remove it and replace or do i have to do it myself?
2007-07-20 12:53:41 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Where did he have the oil changed previously? The plug was most likely broken off at the last oil change (I don't know any other way the plug could have been damaged like that except by over tightening the plug until it sheered.).I would take the car to them with the receipt from the last service and request they fix the damage.
2007-07-20 13:05:25 · answer #1 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can take it to a dealer and they will fix it. It will cost you a bunch of cash.
OR, you can do it yourself, a lot cheaper. The first thing you need to do is get a set of easy-outs. You can most likely f\ind them at a home improvement store like Home Depot. Drill a hole through the bolt as large as possible while being sure that you don't get into the threads on the pan. Once that is done put the easy-out in and use that to extract the broken bolt. You can use a large wrench for leverage.
good luck.
2007-07-20 20:14:11 · answer #2 · answered by Fordman 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As the manager of a quick Lube, it is our policy as well as most others to not mess with a damaged plug that was caused by someone else. I would suggest taking it to whomever serviced it last and demand them fix it, have your receipt in hand. If your friend was the last to service the car, take it to a reputable mechanic. It can by drilled and removed with an easy out. probably will cost around $100
2007-07-20 20:05:04 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am sorry you did not provide Year Make and model plus miles. That way I could make the best suggestion. Sounds like a costly oil pan replacement. Seek Professional help from a auto mechanic...Although some like being called technicians... I am a mechanic who can work on anything... Olny if I knew what it is?
2007-07-20 20:00:15 · answer #4 · answered by John Paul 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you might need a dye and tap.or drill a hole in the middle of the oil plug
2007-07-20 20:01:44 · answer #5 · answered by areyouatoj 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not this one!
2007-07-23 02:56:12 · answer #6 · answered by soundreason 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋