04-27-2021, 05:37 PM | #1 |
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Oil drain plug
I bought a car, and decided to change the oil. The grommet? that the drain plug screws into turns with the plug. Is there any thing I can do other than pull the pan? Thanks
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04-27-2021, 08:48 PM | #2 |
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Re: Oil drain plug
Those bosses are only soldered in. What you describe is not uncommon by any means. I had it happen once when I was 2,500 miles from home. I had to drop the sump to change the oil, then drove home and fixed it.
Resoldering is not so easy now that it is soaked in oil but not impossible. That will only leave you where you were before - a weak joint. I recommend brazing it or welding and yes, the sump has to come off - not that it is a big job.
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04-27-2021, 09:00 PM | #3 |
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Re: Oil drain plug
Thanks, That was what I was afraid of. I was hoping someone would have an easy fix. Again Thanks
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04-27-2021, 09:21 PM | #4 |
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Re: Oil drain plug
Pro tip:
If this happens on the road, before you drop the pan to change the oil, there are several designs of oil suction devices where you can suck it right through the dipstick hole. Rotary pumps on a drill or vacuum based with an air pump on a metal tank. Might be worth the day wait and the FedEx charge to ship one in. |
04-27-2021, 11:14 PM | #5 |
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Re: Oil drain plug
I would have it welded when you have the time to fix it right. For a quick oil change pick up a vacuum pump. This is what I use on my boat and I think I purchased mine at Walmart.
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04-28-2021, 06:45 AM | #6 |
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04-28-2021, 07:23 AM | #7 |
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Re: Oil drain plug
Thanks' fellows, I bought a vacuum pump and am going to try it, Again thanks
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04-28-2021, 05:24 PM | #8 |
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Re: Oil drain plug
The sump still has to come off to fix it so why?
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