96_2.5TL

Well today after school i was changing my oil while i was looseing the oil pan bolt and the part that u actually screw into cracked off so now i cant screw the plug back in because the part i screw into is cracked off. Are they going have to replace my entire oil pan to fix this if so how much will that run me?

TLBaller

ok so what part is cracked?? the area around the hole where the tread is at on the oil pan?? i think you can get that sealed. ask a mechanic. im guessing you have to tow your car there or something huh? man, i know how you feel dog..

96_2.5TL

yeah its not cracked it broke off so i cant get it sealed but yeah im so pissed off cuz i was just an idiot it was 100% my fault i hope it isnt to much to have a new oil pan installed the only place i trust with that work is the dealer although i may check around

96_2.5TL

i spelt screwed wrong lol

Din

did the screwhead break off and the rest of the screw is stuck? if so you u might jsut be able to drill the rest of the screw out.

unx979

just duct tape that sucker together!!! haha j/k

96_2.5TL

no the screw came out the part that broke off was the actualy part of the oil pan that u screw into. And i just called the dealer today 475 dollars for a new oil pan and 225 for install this is just ****ing great

beefstew

there may be hope still....there is something called a timesert. this is a threaded insert that has to be fitted into whatever hole you are trying to rethread.... there is a good chance that in trying to put it in the pan that it may mess up your pan though...but ive had it work on many occasions....good luck

beefstew

ask your dealer about it. they will know what it is...it is possible that you may be able to do it yourself if you have any mechanical aptitute.

Bear2Day

Call your local Maichine shop, Ask about a helicoil insert. They could do the job for you , ~ about 150.$ You have nothing to lose. Good Luck!

TLBaller

damn! i love forums..

96_2.5TL

yeah man i had it checked out by 2 places the only thing to do is replace the pan it ended up being 600 dollars labor and 475 for the pan, when i first called the dealer they quoted me 225 for install or somethign like that then i get it towed down there and they tell me ohh yeah we though u had a 3.2 and its alot easier to put an oil pan in a 3.2 then they tell me since u have a 2.5 its gunna be 600 and its already down at the dealer and the other places i called all quoted me like 550 so i just left it at the dealer it should be ready on tuesday. Im still pissed this is gunna put a major delay on my rims since im only 16 and my parents make me pay for everything i do and i almost had enough for my rims but my dad is throwing down the price of the oil pan but im still out 600 bucks