numerous options 1 a selftapping next size up plug available from many flaps 2 pull pan and retap it to a larger diameter 3 pull pan braize thread area and retap to the original size I have used all three techniques on various vehicles. the choices are actually in reverse order for my preferences. choices two and three give a longer better repair. jimt On Wednesday, Nov 6, 2002, at 09:10 America/Denver, Richmond Mike wrote: > I've got a problem that I'm sure everybody has delt with at some point > in > their lives. Last time i changed the oil the engine was really hot. i > had to > reuse the crush ring and unforunately stripped the casing a small bit. > 3000 > miles later not a drop has leaked and it's time again to change. how > should > I handle this? > I went to get more crush rings from the dealer this morning and was > told I'd > have to replace the pan! errghh! > I'm not too sure about that. Any suggestions? > Thanks! > -Mike |
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