i strip the threads on the oil pan. the bolt can go back on, but i can't tighten it up. how it the best way to stop the small leak it has? get a oil pan from the junk yard or put some kind of sealent on it. oh i have a 91' honda civic hatch
2007-09-17 08:41:50 · 8 answers · asked by itsphoenix06 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Whatever you do, DON'T put sealer on it. The plug will eventually fall out, draining your oil, probably while the engine is operating..
A simpler alternative would be to get an oversized drain plug, or one of the threaded insert kits designed to fix exactly this sort of problem. I've also seen rubber plugs intended for this purpose, but tend to mistrust them. Second best would be to replace the pan. I say second best, because you won't enjoy the amount of labor involved.
2007-09-17 08:51:04 · answer #1 · answered by Galaxie500XL 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The safest method is replacing the oil pan with an aftermarket unit with a drain plug with a neoprene sealed 0 ring sround the threads. If it was anywhere but an oil pan I'd suggest drilling it out and tapping the thresds for the next larger oil pan drain plug. Don't wrisk it though! You most likely will push turnings inside the pan and they eventually could ruin the motor. At a bare minimum drop the oil pan and do your repairs.
2007-09-17 08:54:08 · answer #2 · answered by Country Boy 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
i'd have to agree with your friend it sounds like the threads are stripped you can get a tap that matches your bolt witch if i'm not mistaken is a 1/2"-20 but no garentees there i'm not very confident in my numbers but all u need to do to fine the right size tap (if u choose to use one) is take a tape measure and measure the diameter of your bolt and then the side of it and in ur 1 inch section count how many threads r there and that will give you ur tap diameter (1/2") and how many threads it will put in an inch (20) you can buy a tap at any hardwear store
2016-05-17 06:22:41 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
How did you manage to strip it? It might be easier to get another pan but then you have to get a gasket or some sealant to form a gasket. If you used sealant to seal the existing pan it will make it a little more difficult to remove next time. You could try getting a bolt just bigger than what you already have and see if you can make it work good luck
2007-09-17 08:50:10 · answer #4 · answered by ja man 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
go to the parts store and get a self tapping oil pan bolt, take your old one with you so they can match you up with the right size and you will be all set, just screw it in and it cuts new threads and tighten it up.
2007-09-17 12:23:24 · answer #5 · answered by mister ss 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Auto-zone has an oversize self tapping repair plug for such a problem
2007-09-17 08:52:21 · answer #6 · answered by orangecrush 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
go to your parts store, go to the help section ,there are expandable plugs you can buy that do a super job they are rubber and come in a wide selection
2007-09-17 08:48:57 · answer #7 · answered by randall g 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You have to replace the oil pan. You don't want to bandaid fix something that lubricates your engine and prevents it from overheating.
2007-09-17 08:49:06 · answer #8 · answered by Brian 2 · 0⤊ 3⤋