Oil pan threads almost stripped

[IanJ]

I did some digging around and can only find this for old minis.

http://www.minisport.com.au/prod1523.htm

or if you are really stuck there is this

http://cgi.ebay.in/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=370189752760

Having been through the pain of this in the past It'd be good to know where you find universal ones to repair cars.

[brad]

This help?

http://www.oildrainplug.com/index.htm

http://www.cgenterprises.com/drain_plugs_oversize_repair.htm

[gtimk5]

I just fit a 14x1.5 helecoil down here, easy job and is as good if not better than original...
Andrew

[Jmac]

This help?

http://www.oildrainplug.com/index.htm

http://www.cgenterprises.com/drain_p...ize_repair.htm

This first link is exactly the catologue repco has mate, and at the bottom the oversize piggyback is there.
My local Repco has that listing, i might be going there if not i can try Bursons, i have an account there and have a good relationship there, no need to worry about stripping the sump once this is in.
Cheers
Jmac

[schwartza3]

thanks guys.
i'll have another go tomorrow, repco should have it....i'm guessing it might be better known as Oversize - Piggy Back - Self Taping.
if not, ill send you a message Jmac.
thanks

[schwartza3]

no luck, few have heard of, one guy has seen it but couldn't tell me where to look. Jmac i might get you to mail one to me, check your pm.

[Jmac]

Ok mate ill check it later, i used them a few times at Porsche so ill find out where they got it. I know Repco up here did have a listing,
Ill let you know mate
Jmac

[brad]

no luck, few have heard of, one guy has seen it but couldn't tell me where to look. Jmac i might get you to mail one to me, check your pm.

Wouldn't it have been quicker/easier to just do an internet search, find an overseas vendor & order from them? Most USA deliveries take 6 days.

[No457 Snowy]

Wouldn't it have been quicker/easier to just do an internet search, find an overseas vendor & order from them? Most USA deliveries take 6 days.

Yeah, that's one thing that is a sign of the times and the world getting smaller and smaller now, I've noticed many O/S companies half-way 'round the world can put stuff in your hands quicker than a local auto store can get you a part from Sydney!!

Snowy.

[Jmac]

Thats right , thats why i get a lot of parts from the UK. Sign of the times for sure guys, and very competitive, mind you it pays to watch the exchange rate.
Cheers
Jmac

[schwartza3]

actually i went to purchase it from here http://www.cgenterprises.com/drain_p...ize_repair.htm
something happened with my paypal account, had to change my password and it takes a few days before i can make payments again.

[Jmac]

Ill be at Repco tomorrow if you still need one, been off sick mate.
Cheers
Jmac

[schwartza3]

if you get a chance please pick one up.
cheers

[doc]

Looks like my thread has gone too. Is this the one?

http://www.cgenterprises.com/drain_plugs_oversize_repair.htm

Number 1047 about halfway down the page.

2002 Bora 2.slow

cheers

doc

[schwartza3]

don't buy from them or you'll be waiting for 3 months like me.
Just got mine in the mail the other day!
i ended up installing a new sump on mine.
anyway i got 5 of them now cos i was gonna forward them to someone else here. pm me if you want one, no charge.

another option would be to get a Fumoto Oil Valve: http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Engine-Oil-Dr...item3efb1ee7bd
not sure if it's been posted previously.