oil drain stripped
#1
oil drain stripped
Hey all, ran into an issue with my FX45. But this is a fairly general question, so I'm posting here.
Right after I moved out to CA from MD, I took the FX for an oil change (Philips Tire shop near my house). They told me that the pervious shop overtightened the plug and when they took it off, the thread on the pan had started to strip. They said they could use a oversized plug and patch it. The shop manager said it's a "patch" and may not hold forever. The sure fix it to replace the pan all together. The oversized plug held for another oil change. Now, after the third oil change, it's leaking. I haven't taken the car back to the shop, but I'm assuming the pan needs to be changed?
Anyone have experience in matter such as these? Should I have the pan changed (cost for job like that?) Or should I look into a "insert" like this http://www.timesert.com/html/drainplug.html
Thanks
Right after I moved out to CA from MD, I took the FX for an oil change (Philips Tire shop near my house). They told me that the pervious shop overtightened the plug and when they took it off, the thread on the pan had started to strip. They said they could use a oversized plug and patch it. The shop manager said it's a "patch" and may not hold forever. The sure fix it to replace the pan all together. The oversized plug held for another oil change. Now, after the third oil change, it's leaking. I haven't taken the car back to the shop, but I'm assuming the pan needs to be changed?
Anyone have experience in matter such as these? Should I have the pan changed (cost for job like that?) Or should I look into a "insert" like this http://www.timesert.com/html/drainplug.html
Thanks
#3
There's no way I would run on that "patch" for long.... I mean the kind of investments you make on this vehicle, if the oil did run out and caused engine problems, warranty wouldn't cover it....
I have the oil pan (lower oil pan) comes with new drain plug $100 shipped if you are interested
~Phil~
I have the oil pan (lower oil pan) comes with new drain plug $100 shipped if you are interested
~Phil~
#4
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Replace the pan with another OEM one. Take a look in the Private Classifieds on here and on my350z.com. There are plenty of guys parting out motors - I'm sure you can pick up one for a few bucks plus shipping. Courtesyparts.com sells new ones for $100ish, again, you can find a used one easily in the classifieds.
Its very straightforward to replace a pan - definitely DIY if you're worried about another shop screwing things up.
Its very straightforward to replace a pan - definitely DIY if you're worried about another shop screwing things up.
#5
There's no way I would run on that "patch" for long.... I mean the kind of investments you make on this vehicle, if the oil did run out and caused engine problems, warranty wouldn't cover it....
I have the oil pan (lower oil pan) comes with new drain plug $100 shipped if you are interested
~Phil~
I have the oil pan (lower oil pan) comes with new drain plug $100 shipped if you are interested
~Phil~
and it's going to be about $210 shipped....
sorry about that!
~Phil~
#9
after you get a new pan, install a fumtoto drain valve. You will never have to worry about some monkey over tightening your plug again!!
http://www.fumotousa.com/
http://www.fumotousa.com/
#10
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+1 what everyone else says on just replacing it, look around for a used one where someone's parting out a motor--craigslist, ebay, forum classifieds, etc-- if that fails then you're stuck with a new one.
If you were handy with tools I'd say pull it off, weld the hole shut then drill and tap it for a new one.. but thats a lot of work...
If you were handy with tools I'd say pull it off, weld the hole shut then drill and tap it for a new one.. but thats a lot of work...
#12
Thanks for the feedback, all!
Phil, thanks for the info, I'll definitely keep you in mind. Can I trouble you to check with your service dept to see how much this install runs? I'm just trying to get an idea.
I like that idea! Looks easy enough, I may start changing my own oil again!
after you get a new pan, install a fumtoto drain valve. You will never have to worry about some monkey over tightening your plug again!!
http://www.fumotousa.com/
http://www.fumotousa.com/
#13
On a side note, for everyone, how long can a car run without oil in the pan? ie, if I was driving and the plug fell out and all the reserve oil leaked out (keep in mind, the car is running with oil in the engine).
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