86subaru Posted March 27, 2004 Share Posted March 27, 2004 ok i stripped the 17mm bolt on my oil pan , it is still on the car and not leaking , what would be the best way to get it off? what other bolts would fit ? it is really tight , would any auto parts store have 1 ? thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MilesFox Posted March 27, 2004 Share Posted March 27, 2004 jim, when we were in WV, we bought an oil pan drain plug for some 2 bucks, and it came with a nylon gasket for the drain plug. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
86subaru Posted March 27, 2004 Author Share Posted March 27, 2004 what auto parts store ? advance auto ? now to get the old one off ,i have plenty of oil pan bolt gaskets , thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subusolo2nut Posted March 27, 2004 Share Posted March 27, 2004 If you stripped the threads out--you might need to get a "oversize" plug--these cut new, slightly larger threads--Napa stores carry them--of course, the oil pan is a piece of cake to R&R--just slap a new (to you) one on & be done with it--- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
86subaru Posted March 27, 2004 Author Share Posted March 27, 2004 ok, thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeneralDisorder Posted March 27, 2004 Share Posted March 27, 2004 pipe wrench GD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
86subaru Posted March 27, 2004 Author Share Posted March 27, 2004 i went and got a new bolt for the oil pan, i still can not get the old one off , any suggestions ? besides replacing the oil pan , would a impact work ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meeky Moose Posted March 28, 2004 Share Posted March 28, 2004 did the same on my wagon.. i gae up after claping vice grips on with channel locks so hard that the teeth dug into the plug, then just stripped 1/4" off the plug.. i had to siphon the oil out of the check tube to change it.. gonna just replace my oil pan.. on another note a shop said they'd get the plug out and replace it for about $60 but i have oil pans galore just sittin around.. and it leaks too soo.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShawnW Posted March 28, 2004 Share Posted March 28, 2004 Autozone has drain plugs last I checked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
86subaru Posted March 28, 2004 Author Share Posted March 28, 2004 i have a new drain plug , i'll check with a local shop and see what he can do , he ows he a favor anyways , then i guess a different oil pan , which i do not have , Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baccaruda Posted March 28, 2004 Share Posted March 28, 2004 http://www.fumotovalve.com i have one of these on my wagon and it's worth the money. You will want to tickle the skid plate to use a drain hose more effectively. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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