Re: Oil drain plug

["David Teitelbaum" <jtrealty@xxxx>]

In most cases replacing the plug itself is sufficient, the threads in
the pan are usually not that bad. Get a magnetic drain plug and a new
copper gasket. If the threads are really bad a thread insert is the
way to go. Just take the plug to the auto store, tell him you need a
metric thread insert for it and he will get you the tools and insert
you need. I will bet you have the wrong (american thread) drain plug
and it won't tighten in the metric threads. Order a drain plug with
gasket and the adapter to put it in.
David Teitelbaum
vin 10757



--- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "vin2105" <phil@xxxx> wrote:
> The threads in the sump for the oil drain plug are shot and i have 
> a constant oil dip from the drain plug. The drain plug will not 
> tighten up and you can move it in and out with your fingers. 
> Anyone know off hand what size heli-coil kit to buy to repair it? 
> 
> Phil Priestley
> vin# 2105