Oil pan drain plug
#1
Oil pan drain plug
Took my 01 ta in to have oil changed they told me that some time someone stripped the threads. They use some sort of thread repair on the plug. They put an oversized repair plug in. Said I should get a new oil pan or have a machine shop try to fix the thread because they were not sure the over sized plug would not hold. Is it true it may not hold? Where do you find an oil pan? I have checked a couple of places and seems they don't have it for 01s.
#3
TECH Junkie
I can't help you 01TAconv but that is just outrageous that some 'oil change specialists' can damage your plug/pan so bad. Just no conscience for people's property.
I'm so glad I change my own oil on my cars.
I'm so glad I change my own oil on my cars.
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#7
TECH Resident
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Ramps. I bought them on Amazon for $50. I don't think we are allowed to use links for products but here is the description on Amazon: Scepter 08226 Plastic Automotive Ramp Set - 2 Piece. They just fit under the T/A nose but no problem and no scraping. If your T/A is lowered from factory height I'm not sure they will clear. *** Another factor before you lay out the $$$. I have to use them outside on my concrete driveway. My much smoother concrete in the garage causes the ramps to 'slide' forward. No problem though on a rougher surface. I've been very pleased with them, extremely lightweight and they stand 'on end' not taking up much space in the garage. I'm an older guy and can maneuver fine under the T/A while it is up on the ramps. I also have stock 16" wheels and tires. The width of the ramps is fine with those. Much wider tires could be too much. My stock 18" rims and tires on my GT are fine too, just for comparison.
I've read that some folks take the rolls of shelf/drawer liner material and putting it under the ramp stops it from sliding on smooth concrete. I have not tried it yet but am curious if it is true or not since I have the smooth floor inside my garage as well. It sucks sometime lifting the car one end at a time and leveling it out on stands. Although the jack I have makes it fairly easy.
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#10
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Actually, they work pretty well. I would say to replace one of these plugs after a year's time.
There used to be a plug that you'd shove a plastic tool into to stretch it-it would become skinny enough to poke into the oil drain hole. Take the tool out and it fattened up and sealed. I had a '73 Impala with this plug for many years without issue.
There used to be a plug that you'd shove a plastic tool into to stretch it-it would become skinny enough to poke into the oil drain hole. Take the tool out and it fattened up and sealed. I had a '73 Impala with this plug for many years without issue.
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Actually, they work pretty well. I would say to replace one of these plugs after a year's time.
There used to be a plug that you'd shove a plastic tool into to stretch it-it would become skinny enough to poke into the oil drain hole. Take the tool out and it fattened up and sealed. I had a '73 Impala with this plug for many years without issue.
There used to be a plug that you'd shove a plastic tool into to stretch it-it would become skinny enough to poke into the oil drain hole. Take the tool out and it fattened up and sealed. I had a '73 Impala with this plug for many years without issue.