Damage control, my drain plug is stripped and won't come out. do I need to replace the whole pan?

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01-22-2007, 03:20 PM

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Damage control, my drain plug is stripped and won't come out. do I need to replace the whole pan?

are there any other options like a reverse tap?
anyone else go thru this?

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01-22-2007, 03:26 PM

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drill it and use a tap.. if you FUBAR it up.. the pan is inexpensive and an easy swap

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01-22-2007, 03:27 PM

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Sell the car... game over man, game over...

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01-22-2007, 03:30 PM

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if I'm not leaking any oil now can I wait until my next oil change to replace the pan?

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01-22-2007, 03:31 PM

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thanks sweetie...

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01-22-2007, 03:32 PM

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did you strip the head or the threads? <edit>

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01-22-2007, 03:34 PM

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get the wrench from Metrinch, the magic is on the wall

you can just get the 19mm openend<ul><li><a href="http://www.mitools.com/combination/0610.php">Metrinch</a></li></ul>

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Damage control, my drain plug is stripped and won't come out. do I need to replace the whole pan?

Damage control, my drain plug is stripped and won't come out. do I need to replace the whole pan?

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