Oil Pan Bolt Stripped

92hatchback · February 26th, 2009, 03:10 PM

Alright was going to change my oil and ended up the thread of the bolt is stripped nothing is leaking and i can turn it with my hand it just wont tighten or loosen anymore. i was wondering if anyone had any suggestions on what to do.. am i going to have to get a whole new pan? is it a hard replacement?

Squints · February 26th, 2009, 03:40 PM

helicoil, or tap to a bigger size and get a new bolt

89LX347 · February 26th, 2009, 04:23 PM

they make these little things that fix it at the auto parts. call them up and tell them your situation. or you could tap it out, but that means pull your pan so the shavings dont get in between your bearings.

Squints · February 26th, 2009, 04:25 PM

i like his idea better.

thekeysbucket · February 26th, 2009, 04:27 PM

This may sound over the top, but why not get a new oil pan? This way you will have new gaskets also. Stock pans arent that much from the local parts dealer. I say "Dealer" because those damn parts are like drugs to us 5.0 heads! Just can't get enough, hahahaha.

92hatchback · February 26th, 2009, 07:55 PM

alright thanks guys.. always know i can get some good advice on here.. so you think a local parts store is the best bet for a new one... figured since i would have to pull it to tap it mine as well get a new one if there cheap... are they hard to replace or do you just drop that sway bar and unbolt?

superbean · February 26th, 2009, 08:02 PM

never had good luck with stripped pan bolts.. always needed a new pan.

I have a few spare oil pans laying around, if you need one let me know

89lx · February 26th, 2009, 08:53 PM

go to an auto parts store and get an over sized self tapping drain pulg and washer and it will be as good as new , it'll be like 5 bucks

GoodOleBoyzRacin · February 26th, 2009, 09:32 PM

why get a new pan if you can put in a heli coil or use a self tapping bolt? you have to pull the engine out a considerable amount to change the pan out. if your gonna replace the pan just get an aftermarket with a windage tray an go ahead an get a better oil pump too. increase performance and fix the prob all at once. oil splashin around on the crank and all that uses 15% of the engines power from what i heard.

superbean · February 26th, 2009, 09:34 PM

there is still metal shavings in the pan once you helicoil... not a good idea.

ryans88gt · February 26th, 2009, 11:20 PM

Put heavy grease on the tap, no shavings will get in the pan they will stick to the grease. I've done a number of vortech oil drains this way and never had to remove the pan. Also a magnetic pan bolt is useful.

superbean · February 27th, 2009, 12:39 AM

Originally Posted by ryans88gt

Put heavy grease on the tap, no shavings will get in the pan they will stick to the grease. I've done a number of vortech oil drains this way and never had to remove the pan. Also a magnetic pan bolt is useful.

hm good idea

do the grease thing, then run like a quart of fresh oil in the motor with the plug out

M L Struck · February 27th, 2009, 07:34 AM

Originally Posted by ryans88gt

Put heavy grease on the tap, no shavings will get in the pan they will stick to the grease. I've done a number of vortech oil drains this way and never had to remove the pan. Also a magnetic pan bolt is useful.

+1

Then get a gallon of kerosene dump through the motor as clean up

February 26th, 2009, 03:10 PM	#1
92hatchback Regular Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: macomb Posts: 144 iTrader: 0 reviews	Oil Pan Bolt Stripped Alright was going to change my oil and ended up the thread of the bolt is stripped nothing is leaking and i can turn it with my hand it just wont tighten or loosen anymore. i was wondering if anyone had any suggestions on what to do.. am i going to have to get a whole new pan? is it a hard replacement?

February 26th, 2009, 03:40 PM	#2
Squints 2008 Hammock Rodeo Champ 2003 F-150 Lariat FX4 Supercab Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: VB,VA Posts: 1,236 iTrader: 0 reviews	helicoil, or tap to a bigger size and get a new bolt __________________ i have no mustang. so don't listen to anything i say.

February 26th, 2009, 04:23 PM	#3
89LX347 Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 1,304 iTrader: 0 reviews	they make these little things that fix it at the auto parts. call them up and tell them your situation. or you could tap it out, but that means pull your pan so the shavings dont get in between your bearings. __________________ I believe in art when it is not seen. I believe in music when it is not audible. I believe in God when He is silent.

February 26th, 2009, 04:25 PM	#4
Squints 2008 Hammock Rodeo Champ 2003 F-150 Lariat FX4 Supercab Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: VB,VA Posts: 1,236 iTrader: 0 reviews	i like his idea better. __________________ i have no mustang. so don't listen to anything i say.

February 26th, 2009, 04:27 PM	#5
thekeysbucket Regular 1988 Mustang Notch 5.0L not in yet Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: San Diego Posts: 68 iTrader: 0 reviews	This may sound over the top, but why not get a new oil pan? This way you will have new gaskets also. Stock pans arent that much from the local parts dealer. I say "Dealer" because those damn parts are like drugs to us 5.0 heads! Just can't get enough, hahahaha. __________________ 5.0L LX Notchback Fast as Hell and willing to show it, My little DEVIANT!

February 26th, 2009, 07:55 PM	#6
92hatchback Regular Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: macomb Posts: 144 iTrader: 0 reviews	alright thanks guys.. always know i can get some good advice on here.. so you think a local parts store is the best bet for a new one... figured since i would have to pull it to tap it mine as well get a new one if there cheap... are they hard to replace or do you just drop that sway bar and unbolt?

February 26th, 2009, 08:02 PM	#7
superbean Hardcore Enthusiast 1998 Cobra 13.24@105.66 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: North Carolina Posts: 1,778 iTrader: 0 reviews	never had good luck with stripped pan bolts.. always needed a new pan. I have a few spare oil pans laying around, if you need one let me know __________________ weeee foooord!

February 26th, 2009, 08:53 PM	#8
89lx Regular 1989 LX coupe 5.0L Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: NS Canada Posts: 496 iTrader: 0 reviews	go to an auto parts store and get an over sized self tapping drain pulg and washer and it will be as good as new , it'll be like 5 bucks __________________

February 26th, 2009, 09:32 PM	#9
GoodOleBoyzRacin Regular 1990 Mustang GT 13.64 @ 101 MPH Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 324 iTrader: 0 reviews	why get a new pan if you can put in a heli coil or use a self tapping bolt? you have to pull the engine out a considerable amount to change the pan out. if your gonna replace the pan just get an aftermarket with a windage tray an go ahead an get a better oil pump too. increase performance and fix the prob all at once. oil splashin around on the crank and all that uses 15% of the engines power from what i heard. __________________ 90 Ford Mustang 5.0 T5- BROKE 1.9 60' on street tires13.64 @ 101 MPH 89 Ford Mustang coupe- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1nIrzcQz3_8 Last edited by GoodOleBoyzRacin; February 26th, 2009 at 09:35 PM.

February 26th, 2009, 09:34 PM	#10
superbean Hardcore Enthusiast 1998 Cobra 13.24@105.66 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: North Carolina Posts: 1,778 iTrader: 0 reviews	there is still metal shavings in the pan once you helicoil... not a good idea. __________________ weeee foooord!

February 26th, 2009, 11:20 PM	#11
ryans88gt MM Fanatic Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bloomington, IL Posts: 4,737 iTrader: 0 reviews	Put heavy grease on the tap, no shavings will get in the pan they will stick to the grease. I've done a number of vortech oil drains this way and never had to remove the pan. Also a magnetic pan bolt is useful. __________________ 88 GT CHI headed 351w 10.8 @ 125 - still figuring it out. 03 Cobra 2.3 whipple 10.7 @ 129 - sold it 04 Mach 1 12.7 @ 109 mostly stock - sold it 89 LX procharged 302 515 hp 497 ftlbs 10.7 @130 mph - sold it

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