At 11:35 AM 3/16/98 -0800, you wrote: > Howdy, folks. In the process of changing the oil in my Syncro this >morning, I found that when I removed the drain bolt, some metal thread >material came out with the plug. Then when I went to put the plug back >in, it just went around and around. So...as a temporary fix, I'm going to >buy one of those expanding rubber plugs. Now the question, how do I >repair this? I remember reading awhile back of the same problem and there >is a way to over-bore and insert a new threaded sleeve? Is this fix >something that can be done with limited tools and talent or should I >enlist the help of a professional? > >Steve and Jo Ann Wacker PepBoys has 'one-size-over' 14 X 1.5 replacement drain plugs; they remove little enough of the metal so that one can still do a Heli Coil repair later if it becomes necessary... they also sell a *proper* washer-GM style-that is metal with a synthetic rubber seal around the ID. Austin And p.s. - don't over torque 'em...the pan threads should easily last the 40 oil changes you'll do in 200K miles!!! |
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