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Jul 6, 2011 | 01:25 AM

beckman

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oil drain plug

hi i was wondering what is the procedure to drill and tap a new hole in the oil pan for new drain plug can you just drill the hole and then tap the hole thank you very much

Jul 6, 2011 | 02:22 AM

NumberDummy

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You can buy an oversized drain plug that cuts its own threads from autoparts stores. There are several different 'oversizes' available.

Jul 6, 2011 | 02:27 AM

ford390gashog

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The oil pan is just sheet metal so you can not just drill and tap it. You would have to weld a bung to the pan. Or just use an oversize plug.

Jul 6, 2011 | 10:20 PM

orich

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A common problem when most guys don't replace the gasket they just keep tightening the drain plug. it's size is 1/2" All over size are listed 01=0.10 002 or 0x2= 0.20 oversize. I've tack welded a bolt on the inside and used a 1/2" fine thread bolt with a gasket on 4wd pan. But 2wd pick ups truck pans are a lot of work to remove for the fix. Their is Adapt a plug those work ok for a ez fix. Some guys put them in with rtv for a good seal.. then just remove center plug to drain.
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