Striped out Hydro Drain Plug

[airbiscuit]

Maybe the first repair was just re-tap the same thread size, might be able to find a new drain plug that is just a hair over size and re-tap that size.

There you go! Maybe tap new threads for an SAE Drainplug that would be just enough larger. Or do a Heli-Coil with a slightly smaller Drainplug.

 

[Sawyer Rob]

HAve the dealer fix their "fix"
Brett

I agree!

Money was paid to get it fixed!

Is it fixed? If not, it should go back to be done right! (at their expense)

SR

 

[KYErik]

Dealer should fix it properly. For the time being, you can install an expanding rubber plug and stop the leaking. I wouldn't trust one for years and years, but I'd trust it for a few days/weeks. I bought a used car that had one in it- no telling how long it had been there.

 

[boroxc]

Maybe the first repair was just re-tap the same thread size, might be able to find a new drain plug that is just a hair over size and re-tap that size.

That is what I think they did Olpath05

 

[hawkeye08]

Years ago, we had on occasion a stripped oil pan drain plug. We put a rubber plug in that used a tool to stretch it so it was small enough to go in and then the tool was removed the rubber expanded tightly sealing the hole. It was easier than other methods and customers did not seem to mind (I think some of them came in for oil change knowing that the drain plug was already buggered.

Modern version Amazon.com: Dorman 652 AutoGrade Oil Drain Plug: Automotive

Amazon.com: Dorman 65229 AutoGrade Oil Drain Plug: Automotive

 

[dougtrr2]

Isn't there a line of replacement drain pan plugs that are oversize and cut their own threads? Might check with an auto parts store.

doug in SW IA

 

[gsganzer]

Any suggestions?

And again thanks for all your help!

Sell it! :shocked:


Just kidding. That damaged/stripped plug is one of those things that would drive me nuts knowing it's not right. I'm interested to hear what the best fix will be.

 

[Ford850]

Isn't there a line of replacement drain pan plugs that are oversize and cut their own threads? Might check with an auto parts store.

doug in SW IA

Dorman makes a line of self tapping oversized oil drain plugs, in various sizes. Here's one for example: Amazon.com: Dorman 65217 AutoGrade Oversize Oil Drain Plug: Automotive

 

[17 Oaks]

Dorman makes a line of self tapping oversized oil drain plugs, in various sizes. Here's one for example: Amazon.com: Dorman 65217 AutoGrade Oversize Oil Drain Plug: Automotive

X2, not sure Heli Coil, which has been around forever and can be a savior would work well due to the thinness of your workpiece (I am guessing since its a drain plug), go with the self tapper...

 

[N80]

No reason not to try a re-tap at the same size. I've had this work on a number of occasions including stripped out brake bleeders (on cars).