Stripped oil pan drain plug repair 14mm threads 

Here's an idea. To stop the shavings going into your pump pour your old oil while the drain plug is out. It should drag the shavings out of the oilpan.

I have been nursing my truck for at least three years with an over sized drain plug. Worked well for about a year and then started leaking again. To the point where I was going to spend 500.00 or more for a new pan. After watching your video, I spent 40.00 and fixed my leak. The finished product looks like it came from the factory. Looks great and no more leaks. Thx for the video

this saved my life. imagine having a 1998 v6 mustang as your only car for a family of 4, and the oil pan threads strip out during a routine oil change. i was so hoping i was not going to have to pull that oil pan. freaking awesome man!

Thank fuck I found this video. Pep Boys wanted me to pay $600 for a new oil pan and install, I told em to beat it. Should be able to do this myself for a tenth of the price.

Hello I just want to say I followed your directions to a T. THANK U THANK THANK U. I had a local shop do my oil change. They stripped out my plug and put in a doorman T universal plug. I didnt know to tell them no dont do that. A year later that plug broke leaving the T inside my oil pan. I discovered this because my wife took the car days after an oil change and I happened to look at outside and there was a puddle left where the car used to be. I got under and looked at it and just touched the Uni plug and it cam off in my hand dropping the rest of the oil in the driveway.. I kept the old plug they stripped and couldnt use it.. I used a magnet pen to fish out the old T from the universal plug. and after watching your video I went out got the parts and did this.. Thank you, saved me 600 bucks from having to drop the entire oil pan! $600!!!!

I had a 2002 Miata with the same issue your car in the video. Your instructions were spot on. The parts were readily available and the repair procedure worked flawlessly. Thanks for the help.

Good video. I have 1970 VW (51 years), 1971 VW (46 years), 1988 Mazda truck (28 years), 1998 Frontier (18 years), 2004 Frontier (11 years), and 2014 Yukon (0.5 years), and do the oil changes myself. So I have not had need to fix an oil pan.

High quality old school workmanship. Well done!

Thanks for this video! I just acquired a Miata just like this one, and this saved me a lot of time, money, and aggravation. I appreciate it!

gotta love being able to stand up during an oil change! :) Wish I had a rack

took my car to firestone came back with a leak but because I didn't notice it for a while I had to fix ut myself. Your video was very helpful and it only took me 15 minutes to fix. Thank you!

Saved me big time. Followed your video and the repair went quick and easy. Thank you!

Just performed this repair on my wife v6 Honda Accord this was the simplest and fastest fix the video was awesome thank you

Ron, I just did the repair that you showed, in your video, on a 2002 Honda Civic. Bought the repair kit you recommended and it worked great. The person who owned the car, previously, had a shop try a repair and they used a thread cutter type plug and followed that up with r.t.v. sealer. What were they thinking? Obviously a bunch of hacks!!!!!!!!!!!!

And this just happened on my 01 Miata. Thanks for the video, I'm going to do the exact same thing.

Thanks for the tips and part numbers, repaired a stripped out drain plug on a yamaha ATV with these parts.

This really works! Just follow what hes doing/saying and you'll be good! I didnt tighten my bold that much tho becuz I was scared that I might strip it again.

Hi Ron, Thank you for the information, this helped me turn a $1000 job into a $60.50 job. You are heaven sent. I just graduated college and i definitely do not have a grand to drop right now. One question: How long will this hold.

Thanks Ron... I went to O'Really Auto Parts and got the parts you suggested, oil-Tite! M14-1.25 oil drain plug part # 65232 for $4.89 and Sav-a-thread spark plug port repair kit part # 5334-14 which had the tool and helicoils for $34.99. The repair was relatively easy thanks to your video!!

I have to do this to a 2006 Ford Focus, thanks for the lesson. This is perfect.

ABSOLUTELY BRILLIANT !!!! THANKS! ! !

very nice and informative video, like your thorough step by step explanation. Thanks for taking the time to record. I'm going to try do it myself.

Your video was a lifesaver, discovered the previous tech used the wrong size plug (not sure why he didnt just put back the M14 but whatever. Thanks!!!!!

Thank you for this video! So informative!

Super job ! 👍🏻

Thanks for the tip, really cool!!!

Great job. Good video. Thank you.

Brilliant, Ron! And, now you have a working, (non-leaking) oil pan and drain plug, (and an oil pan filled with new oil, and BRAKE CLEANER!) And, that has to be marvelous for that engine! Way to go! Great tip!

Great video. Thanks for sharing.

This totally worked and saved me

Excellent work

Thank you we just got our Honda Element back from the dealer they wanted 900 for new pan, ill let you know how this goes.

crystal clear all American enthusiasm thnx for instruction sharing wisdom

Thanks ROn for this nice Vid. I am doing a BMW E36. Wondering what size I'll need and if your Video fits my problem..but THANKS!

Ingenious. Thanks!

Fantastic thanks 🙏

this is an excellent video! THANKS

Thanks great video

Very good video, thanks for the information, saved me some serious $$$$

Good video Ron, the U.S. Air Force mandated that all aluminum engine blocks be helicoiled because they can take a lot more torque than straight aluminum can.

Ron any recommendations for when the welded nut inside breaks?

What washer did u use for tge new bolt?

Can you re use a sump plug that already had ptfe tape on it from previous oil change? I’m scared if it does not screw and securely tight without a leak next time I drain oil

Awesome video! Best prevention is just change the oil yourself from new, use a torque wrench. If not, find a good shop like Ron's but good luck with that!

It would be great if you had those part numbers and dimensions in the video details. But thanks though this may save my Jiffy Lube disaster. Never Again! Never Forget! Jiffy Lube Sucks! Only trust myself to do my maintenance.

i liked the idea but i found it to late i just retapped to the next size up but my question is what the best way to get the tap centered before starting cause when i tapped the new threads it looked really straight but once i inserted the new bolt i can see it was slightly off but not by much and then bolt hole leaked oil from the side that was not even what is the best way to get the tap centered instead of just eye balling it?

Do you recommend this method to repair a Steel oil pan that is 1/2 inch by 20 ? Or any other recommendations? Old 1970 Ford ?

What should I do differently for a steel oil pan on my 5.7L, 1997 Suburban? I do not believe the threads go as deep. Should I be concerned about the tiny pieces of metal that get in the pan while tapping the threads?

hello Ron, is this something that any person can do DIY, or do you recommend an experience mechanic, whats an average cost to do this by a local mechanic shop?

hi ron would this process work for my atv oil pan that is stripped? would I use a smaller size ?

not a good idea to use silicone because the lock tight is on there to keep insert from backing out during oil change, the oring or gasket is what keeps oil from leaking. thanks for the question.

Do you think it would be strong enough to hold a motor mount bolt. Passenger side 2006 Altima.

Question: Ron this is an excellent video, giving me an idea about doing this on my wife's 2008 Mazda 5 Minivan. The dealer where we bought the van retapped the oil pan instead of giving us a new oil pan, ( that's another story ) QUESTION: Can I use your recommended repair on a Mazda 5 2008? Any other recommendations for my application? Please advise. Thanks in advance.

Hey Ron. I have this problem with my car. Why do you need to use the spark plug insert. Can I re-tap and use a larger sump plug instated of installing a insert?

Can you use black or red rtv instead of loctite?

Hi Ron will this work on a 1997 k1500 suburban or will i need different size parts. i have a new oil pan to fix fix it just dont have time right now to change it out and was looking for a temporary fix. very good video thanks Ron

before you tapped the port, did you check to see that the OEM thread insert was in place or not? Or had it already been ushed into the interior of the sump?

Can we apply this for Mini Cooper R50 2006?

Will this work on my outboard engine ?

I have a 12 mm drain plug. Can I use the save a thread 14 mm kit or would that be too big?

Got a 17mm bolt will the m14 heli work ?

great to know

Would you suggest using the same size for a Mini R53? If not, what size would you suggest? Original size: Hex- 13mm, 14mm x 1.5 thread

Ron William would this work for a Chrysler 300 2010

If honda. What size would you go up too. Looks like its already m14x1.5 from factory.

Ron: first of all, excellent video tutorial. Of all the Repair videos for stripped oil pan bolts, this is the best IMHO. That said, I'm helping my friend with his 79 Jeep CJ7 with a 304 V8 and the problem is a little bit different. The oilpan bolt was tightened to much and stripped out in the tightened position. So it spins and spins regardless of whether you're tightening or loosening it. There's very VERY little room between the pan and the bolt head to get anything between them for leverage to loosen it. The oilpan is completely off and easier to work with so you know. My question is: "Could you please provide me any suggestions as to how to go about getting that stripped bolt out the easiest way? There's a "slight chance" once it starts to back out it may catch the threads and come out without stripping them...but I doubt it! Once we successfully remove that oilpan bolt, we plan on using your spark plug repair shown in your video above. Given the facts of this problem, do you think that's our best course of action? The cost of those CJ7 V8 Oil Pans is very expensive! I'm hoping you have some DIY ideas for getting enough pressure on the actual oilpan bolt so that it can begin to loosen and finally be removed? I thank you in advance for any advice & ideas as we are at total stop, while this needs fixing. The rest of the Jeep is totally finished. Thanks much👍🏽. William ~

where is your shop in lake elsinore?

where did all the swarf go? Some into the sump?

Is the original Miata's oil drain plug 14 x 1.5?

One more question. Your repair seemed to use a lot heavier "wire" than some. Is there a difference between the light duty kits and sparkplug kits?

hey man, your video is great help. But i have to ask what zise metric tap did you use? i have tried fixing my car oil pan and used a m14 1.25 metric tap and is not right. before i had a M14 1.5 S.O and i was thinking of using a metric tap size M15

Is the new plug 14 1.5

Would my mechanic (I trust him) be able to do this (is it standard?). I think it is a bit out of my league. I probably stripped the pan threads changing my own oil. Actually I was able to torques the bolt just enough before it slipped and had no leaks for years, but last oil change was done by my mechanic and I forgot to tell him about that and now I have a leak. I am guessing they overdid it - either way it was gonna happen soon. I just tried to tighten the bolt and it won't really tighten. How much might this cost? Thanks.

I’m not great with cars - is the oil pan drain threading 14mm as well?

I would think it might be a good idea to run some of the old oil through to the bottom of the engine oil pan to "flush" out any metal shavings that might have been created with the tap.

I need to do this to my J32A Honda engine. I bought the car used and the oil drain bolt is only grabbing the last two thread's.

Dear Mr RonThank you very much for the amazing videokindly I need your expertize I have Renault megane 1.6 hatchback Model 2007 and the oil pan drain plug hole stipped .what the insert size I need to use as well what the plug size and what the tools size thank you beat regards Haithem

i just did this today on my Suzuki race quad. stripped er. Now i need to fix it. doh... im no mechanic. makes sense why the plug was to one side when I went to take it off in the first place.

For the drain plug does it matter what part number? aslong as its 14mm -1.25 right? because i bought 090076CD from oreileys the only one they had in that size the only difference i seen was 65232 is steel and 090076CD is carbon steel

I live in the LA area do you know anyone up here that you would recommend to help with this problem

great videos ,they need tires also,

Ron, thank you so much for the detailed video! What kit would work for a FWD 2006 Tundra V8? We bought a used truck that has a butterfly plug in there. Sears told us that this is a one time use plug and that the oil pan needs replacing at $600! Thank you

What Loctite number did you use? 243?

Sir good job/sir I can't get my drain .out its stripped out in oil pan /please let me know what to do ???/thanks

Thank you for this very solid advice. One question: does this work as well with a steel oil pan? 2003 Mazda Tribute 3.0, Thanks!

God I'm confused, I got the tap and die set but measurements are confusing me. My stock plug is m12x 1.5 its stripped so I got the m12x1.25 alittle bigger but the tap sizes are hard to figure out what matches

Awesome video! Where can I get one?

Hey Ron my oil drain plug is 14x 1.25 is250 07 It didn't want to fit on entry into my oil drain plug to start the drilling. its alum but did I do something wrong? also its an angled pan so its hard for me to get it straight.

Does this use the same parts & process for a steel oil pan?

I appreciate the video. I consider myself to be a decent shade tree mechanic, so I think I can do this. I bought all the parts you mentioned, but I had a couple of questions before I start. In the 'save-a-thread' kit there are three insert coils. One appears to be the same as the one you install in the video, at 5:36. The kit also has two other coils, one shorter and one longer. Is it obvious which of the three to use, based on the tapping process? I tried to remove the oil pan with the stripped threads (2010 Camry), but I could not budge it at all. Ever seen that?

im having the same issue on 2000 jeep cherokee

Ron, I have a 1994 Toyota Camry. Stock oil drain plug is M12-1.25. Will using this procedure and thread of M14-1.25 do the trick. Coincidentally, the Mazda you are working on has a similar thread size (M14) but the thread length is different (1.25 vs 1.5).

Will this still work if I already strips my drain plug the 2nd time.

How did you get the stripped bolt out in the beginning? My Bolt just turns and turns and turns and doesn't come out.

Sweet Flattop

I used the long insert and it wouldn’t go in all the way. How can I get it back out to use the smaller one.

Do you (or should you) drill the hole out first? or just dive right in with the tap?

Just as importantly... the tire behind your left shoulder is bald AF..... Great info, thanks!

Ron my name is Dante, I live in temecula I need your help on my car doing this- Where can I come find you? I just moved from San Diego all my mechanic buddies are down in El Cajon and Santee- My threading is messed up on my oil pan

will this work with a Honda Accord which the stock thread is already at 14mm with 1.50 pitch?