jimmyp

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As I was torqueing down my oil pan bolts I may have stripped one of the back(next to trans) ones but im not sure. It was the last freaking bolt I put in and I didnt realize the back ones had different torque specs. I didnt keep cranking on it but i was too scared to take it out. It feels like its tight but Im just wondering if im going to have a leak for sure or will it hold until I rebuild it next fall?
If I do need to pull the motor and trans out is it just a matter of replacing the back engine cover? I think thats what it bolts to.

thanks

00Z28 Camaro

I had one last for about a year w/ just the occasional drip ...

jimmyp

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thanks..anyone else have any input?

LoudmouthLT1

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If its tight right now then I wouldn't worry about it. Hopefully you stripped the bolt threads instead of the block threads. If you see drips, you know where they are from at least. It's always easier to do it the second time around

WhiteRhino

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If it is stripped,it's def. going to be the block threads.I stripped a couple on mine.
I hate the thought of any leaks,so i helicoiled the block.I stripped 1 where the long bolt is in the back and 2 in the front.I cant remember the size.Its a common metric size so you should be able to get a helicoil kit with all that is needed including the drill bit and tap.
Ive stripped a bunch of threads on my block,all by accident,most were done at torque specs.

Silver Slayer

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I had the same one on the driver side break about 4 years ago. Still no leaks.

Kevin