2015 stripped oil pan

I don't watch videos from that idjit but if you can't remove the pan and replace it a helicoil or time-sert are the go to devices I've seen.

cintocrunch said:

I don't watch videos from that idjit but if you can't remove the pan and replace it a helicoil or time-sert are the go to devices I've seen.

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Lol. Thanks. I had ordered the Time-Sert kit. Didn't see helicoil on my searches and I like the pricing. Hopefully the Time-Sert will work well.

cintocrunch said:

I don't watch videos from that idjit but if you can't remove the pan and replace it a helicoil or time-sert are the go to devices I've seen.

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I don't think I'd pour the old oil back into the engine, unless I knew it only had a few miles on it. That stuff he poured back in looked pretty black!

greentraverse said:

I don't think I'd pour the old oil back into the engine, unless I knew it only had a few miles on it. That stuff he poured back in looked pretty black!

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I was more interested in the tapping technique used but I would use the rethread kit.

rmartinez said:

Lol. Thanks. I had ordered the Time-Sert kit. Didn't see helicoil on my searches and I like the pricing. Hopefully the Time-Sert will work well.

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The time-sert is not cheap ($200+) but comparing to a new oil pan, it is a bargain. I am wondering how many times the tool is useful again for a DIY'er, unless you need to fix all sorts of thing with stripped screw holes.

Dont laugh too hard, but I have used these with great success, and never one issue.

You stick the tool into the plug, and give it a twist. It locks the plug in a slim, stretched out position. You install the plug and twist the tool in the other direction, to release it and the plug shortens and wedges itself into a leak free, un removable position. Pure genius....

AlisoBob said:

Dont laugh too hard, but I have used these with great success, and never one issue.

Fix-It Universal 1/2" or 12mm Flexible Rubber Drain Plug Bypass Stripped Threads | eBay

Fits any 1/2"or 12mm drain plug hole. Allison Expansion Type 1/2" Rubber Drain Plug Kit. Tool stretches plug for insertion. (including single oversize, double oversize & triple oversize).

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You stick the tool into the plug, and give it a twist. It locks the plug in a slim, stretched out position. You install the plug and twist the tool in the other direction, to release it and the plug shortens and wedges itself into a leak free, un removable position. Pure genius....

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This is great, only $2.50 but is it a permanent fix? Seems like you need to twist and turn with the tool to undo the plug to change oil after the plug is applied. In the long run, the plastic plug may deteriorate and may end up with an expensive repair. Am I right or worry to much? Bob, btw just to let you know I never received the oil drain plug gasket from you.

The two I used gave years of faithful service. You need to twist and turn a drain plug too....to change the oil, right?

The post office called my envelope of washers I was trying to send you a "package", because of the thickness. The rate was stupid expensive and way more than the washers value and I had to fill out a customs form, so I said screw it.

AlisoBob said:

The two I used gave years of faithful service. You need to twist and turn a drain plug too....to change the oil, right?

The post office called my envelope of washers I was trying to send you a "package", because of the thickness. The rate was stupid expensive and way more than the washers value and I had to fill out a customs form, so I said screw it.

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I'm just worry that the plug will pop out under pressure and I'm living in a cold zone so the rubber may become brittle.
No problems Bob. I just wanted to let you know in case the washers went to a wrong address and you blame me that I did not have the courtesy to send a thank you note. Anyways thank you for trying, it makes no sense that the postage costs more than the contents.
Merry Christmas 🎄

AlisoBob said:

Dont laugh too hard, but I have used these with great success, and never one issue.

Fix-It Universal 1/2" or 12mm Flexible Rubber Drain Plug Bypass Stripped Threads | eBay

Fits any 1/2"or 12mm drain plug hole. Allison Expansion Type 1/2" Rubber Drain Plug Kit. Tool stretches plug for insertion. (including single oversize, double oversize & triple oversize).

www.ebay.com

You stick the tool into the plug, and give it a twist. It locks the plug in a slim, stretched out position. You install the plug and twist the tool in the other direction, to release it and the plug shortens and wedges itself into a leak free, un removable position. Pure genius....

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I used something similar before as well... I was young and learned to triple check the direction of the wrench before thoughtlessly cranking on it.

It did fine for the couple months after that my sister had the vehicle, but if she was keeping it I would look for something more permanent. If a rubber expandable plug was acceptable permanently, it would come from the manufacturer that way.

cintocrunch said:

If a rubber expandable plug was acceptable permanently, it would come from the manufacturer that way.

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Who said it was permanent? Dude says he was facing a $2,000 repair bill. At $5 a pop, he could change this out every year, for 100 years, and still be in the green.

AlisoBob said:

Who said it was permanent? Dude says he was facing a $2,000 repair bill. At $5 a pop, he could change this out every year, for 100 years, and still be in the green.

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I feel like I know you well enough to know that if this happened on something you were planning on keeping for many years, like your HD Dmax, you would implement something like this in the short term and figure out the correct fix while checking it frequently for drips.

So you know exactly what I mean!

Again, no problem with this (and have done this myself!) as a short term "plug" while the more permanent solution is figured out and implemented if the vehicle is going to be kept for a long time. My sister's Civic was already on its way out the door and my dad didn't see a problem trading it in on her Wrangler like that.

superdave said:

The time-sert is not cheap ($200+) but comparing to a new oil pan, it is a bargain. I am wondering how many times the tool is useful again for a DIY'er, unless you need to fix all sorts of thing with stripped screw holes.

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Hopefully its a "one and done" sorta thing. I got the box for $125. Maybe I can sell it?

rmartinez said:

Hopefully its a "one and done" sorta thing. I got the box for $125. Maybe I can sell it?

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It is more profitable to rent it out 😁

superdave said:

It is more profitable to rent it out 😁

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rmartinez said:

Hey folks! have the 2015 and the oil pan is stripped. Any ideas of repair options that do not include entire replacement? Cost to replace oil pan is +$2000. Really want to avoid that if I can.

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rmartinez said:

Hey folks! have the 2015 and the oil pan is stripped. Any ideas of repair options that do not include entire replacement? Cost to replace oil pan is +$2000. Really want to avoid that if I can.

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It's too late if already stripped, but I highly recommend the Fumoto drain plug. No more wrenches or threads. Flip the valve to drain the oil.

Am probably missing a whole bunch of something.............. again.

$2000 for a 2015 Traverse oil pan???

Have seen them all over ebay for $200 & less....Rock Auto....$129.00...etc.,etc.


So, enlighten me.....and I'll be so ever much smarter.