Oil pan threads stripped
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Oil pan threads stripped
I seem to have made a noob-ish mistake this last time around and I done messed up the threads on my oil pan. I got a new bolt from the local parts store and it seemed to have done the job for a week or two, but now I'm getting oil spots under my truck. I lifted it back up and sure enough there is oil dripping from the drain plug.
I'm assuming the drain plug is steel. I did test it and it was magnetic.
How hard is it to retap the hole? I don't have any experience doing it, and I'm wondering if I'm just better of going to a mechanic and have them do it.
Or how hard would it be to take out the drain pan? I'm finding replacement ones on eBay for under $100 and a gasket from Advance Auto goes for $28
2009 F-150 STX, 4.6L
I'm assuming the drain plug is steel. I did test it and it was magnetic.
How hard is it to retap the hole? I don't have any experience doing it, and I'm wondering if I'm just better of going to a mechanic and have them do it.
Or how hard would it be to take out the drain pan? I'm finding replacement ones on eBay for under $100 and a gasket from Advance Auto goes for $28
2009 F-150 STX, 4.6L
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cardsfanbj do you remember what the gasket on the repaire plug looked like? A budy had same issue, plug felt tight but seeped oil, the gasket looked like paper. He substituted a rubber gasket and has been fine ever since. Key is if yours is holding good in the threads, if so try a better gasket. make sure you get one that will hold up to petroleum products, one from a hardware may slowly dissolve and leak again. If this doesn't work then best bet for long term peace of mind is new pan. good luck
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So far, I've gotten quotes on it and the best I've seen is actually from the dealership for $400. Other repair shops quote $500-$575.
One place outright refused, telling me " We ain't gonna get involved in that. Just take it to Ford"
Most places are telling me they don't have any luck with Ford's oil pans and re-tapping them, they recommend just replacing them. The dealership said it depends on how bad the threads are,
One place outright refused, telling me " We ain't gonna get involved in that. Just take it to Ford"
Most places are telling me they don't have any luck with Ford's oil pans and re-tapping them, they recommend just replacing them. The dealership said it depends on how bad the threads are,
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Have you checked the drain plug gasket, crush washer? That's what is often a problem. A tap will not fix stripped threads, it may work if it's cross threaded. They make drain plugs for repairing worn thread , they are slightly oversized, some have a thread cutter on the tip. Your best bet might be to get a Fumoto valve if your threads are pretty good. If it will tighten up I think you could use a quality oil proof thread sealer , it will never need to be removed.
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