Caught half steppin
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Caught half steppin
I've been caught. 2 oil changes ago, i broke a hard-fast rule of letting someone else change my oil. Anyway, last time, I did it myself and notice the drain plug looked like it had been torqued way down, but hoped for the best. Wiped the pan clean as always - it was dry and unstained when I was done. Anyway, I'm under the car today and notice this (the bolt is not stripped):
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Will a fresh drain bolt and washer correct this? Or do you think a new pan is necessary?
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![](http://img534.imageshack.us/img534/6180/dsc03330a.jpg)
![](http://img265.imageshack.us/img265/4640/dsc03334p.jpg)
Will a fresh drain bolt and washer correct this? Or do you think a new pan is necessary?
Last edited by FirePR2002; 06-12-2010 at 11:00 PM.
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to my knowledge, this is the original plug and washer (150K). certainly since i've had the car (at 60K). have never had a problem on this or the civics and accords i've had.
if careful and precise, they can last a looooong time.
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it does look crushed. i'm hoping it didn't make an impression on the pan itself - i was too afraid to look at the time.
to my knowledge, this is the original plug and washer (150K). certainly since i've had the car (at 60K). have never had a problem on this or the civics and accords i've had.
if careful and precise, they can last a looooong time.
to my knowledge, this is the original plug and washer (150K). certainly since i've had the car (at 60K). have never had a problem on this or the civics and accords i've had.
if careful and precise, they can last a looooong time.
as said biggest thing is the threads possible being jacked, but again not to likely if only done once, but then again if tightened tight enough that is all it would take
as far as lasting, don't get me wrong they can if taken care of, but as said they are so cheap (i think like 50 cents or something from the dealer), that it's not really a biggie for needing replacement
#7
if never overtorqued,, they are ok to reuse
but as said - they are pretty cheap insurance
I would replace the bolt and washer on this car- the bolt threads have been stressed badly
but as said - they are pretty cheap insurance
I would replace the bolt and washer on this car- the bolt threads have been stressed badly
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You didn't remove the bolt right? How do you know it's not stripped?
It looks there IS an impression into the pan. I'm betting that when you do remove the bolt, the threads on the pan will be stripped. More likely the threads on the pan go, than the threads on the bolt. Takes a lot of torque to get the impression (about as deep as the thickness of the washer) into the pan.
It looks there IS an impression into the pan. I'm betting that when you do remove the bolt, the threads on the pan will be stripped. More likely the threads on the pan go, than the threads on the bolt. Takes a lot of torque to get the impression (about as deep as the thickness of the washer) into the pan.
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You didn't remove the bolt right? How do you know it's not stripped?
It looks there IS an impression into the pan. I'm betting that when you do remove the bolt, the threads on the pan will be stripped. More likely the threads on the pan go, than the threads on the bolt. Takes a lot of torque to get the impression (about as deep as the thickness of the washer) into the pan.
It looks there IS an impression into the pan. I'm betting that when you do remove the bolt, the threads on the pan will be stripped. More likely the threads on the pan go, than the threads on the bolt. Takes a lot of torque to get the impression (about as deep as the thickness of the washer) into the pan.
guess i'll pick up a couple bolts and washers and watch it for a couple days.
Last edited by FirePR2002; 06-13-2010 at 09:32 AM.
#11
looks ok--lol- spend 2 bucks on a new bolt
the threads on the bolt are stronger than on the pan and will rip them right out given the chance~
I use autozone washers for 14mm honda drain plugs they also sell- even as a combo pack of washer and bolt!! how easy can it get,,
grab some on sale oil and bolt...a can of seafoam lol
the threads on the bolt are stronger than on the pan and will rip them right out given the chance~
I use autozone washers for 14mm honda drain plugs they also sell- even as a combo pack of washer and bolt!! how easy can it get,,
grab some on sale oil and bolt...a can of seafoam lol
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looks ok--lol- spend 2 bucks on a new bolt
the threads on the bolt are stronger than on the pan and will rip them right out given the chance~
I use autozone washers for 14mm honda drain plugs they also sell- even as a combo pack of washer and bolt!! how easy can it get,,
grab some on sale oil and bolt...a can of seafoam lol
the threads on the bolt are stronger than on the pan and will rip them right out given the chance~
I use autozone washers for 14mm honda drain plugs they also sell- even as a combo pack of washer and bolt!! how easy can it get,,
grab some on sale oil and bolt...a can of seafoam lol
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the thing is, the washer was crushed against the bolt if iirc. whatever - new bolt and washer it is. i'll pick up a couple and have them on stand-by.
#17
are u sheeting me?- places sell rubber washers for drain plugs!!!
ok for the coolant on rad, but the oil drain? you are pulling my leg right?
Then let me disclaimer for safety-
dont use rubber washer on oil drain plugs
and that means you wouldnt use one over and over~
the bolt is made of a different metal -steel- and can be used many time as long as its never wildly quick lube shop over-torqued
Every bolt on the car has a torque setting and a `shear` point where it will break
the appropriate CRUSH washer does just that,,slightly deforms to mate with the engine metal and make an excellent seal
correct torque is 29 foot pounds on oil plug
ok for the coolant on rad, but the oil drain? you are pulling my leg right?
Then let me disclaimer for safety-
dont use rubber washer on oil drain plugs
and that means you wouldnt use one over and over~
the bolt is made of a different metal -steel- and can be used many time as long as its never wildly quick lube shop over-torqued
Every bolt on the car has a torque setting and a `shear` point where it will break
the appropriate CRUSH washer does just that,,slightly deforms to mate with the engine metal and make an excellent seal
correct torque is 29 foot pounds on oil plug
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whats the shipping $ on 4 drain plugs? <g>
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