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Went to change the oil this past weekend and apparently stripped the oil pan threads. A new oil pan from the dealer is $272 (that not including gaskets, etc) and then labor puts it at the $400-500 range and apparently oil pans are on backorder for CRDs. Second option was to tap threads for new bolt for $120 from dealer. I went with option 2 and I like the setup as I have never been impressed with the factory hex nut. My questions are as follows:
1) is this going to be a problem long term?
2) Has anyone else had a problem stripping the threads? it seems that the oil pan is on a pretty extensive backorder which leads me to believe it is a recurring problem.
3) In order to avoid stripping the pan again I am strongly considering using a oil suction system like they use on BMW and Mercedes and I am wondering if anyone else has tried this system and if it works for a CRD or if there are other options that I don't know about?

Author:	JDaPP [ Tue Nov 28, 2006 10:38 pm ]
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Went to change the oil this past weekend and apparently stripped the oil pan threads. A new oil pan from the dealer is $272 (that not including gaskets, etc) and then labor puts it at the $400-500 range and apparently oil pans are on backorder for CRDs. Second option was to tap threads for new bolt for $120 from dealer. I went with option 2 and I like the setup as I have never been impressed with the factory hex nut. My questions are as follows: 1) is this going to be a problem long term? 2) Has anyone else had a problem stripping the threads? it seems that the oil pan is on a pretty extensive backorder which leads me to believe it is a recurring problem. 3) In order to avoid stripping the pan again I am strongly considering using a oil suction system like they use on BMW and Mercedes and I am wondering if anyone else has tried this system and if it works for a CRD or if there are other options that I don't know about?

Author:	CATCRD [ Tue Nov 28, 2006 10:41 pm ]
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search this forum for fumoto

Author:	Goglio704 [ Tue Nov 28, 2006 10:44 pm ]
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JDaPP wrote: Went to change the oil this past weekend and apparently stripped the oil pan threads. A new oil pan from the dealer is $272 (that not including gaskets, etc) and then labor puts it at the $400-500 range and apparently oil pans are on backorder for CRDs. Second option was to tap threads for new bolt for $120 from dealer. I went with option 2 and I like the setup as I have never been impressed with the factory hex nut. My questions are as follows: 1) is this going to be a problem long term? 2) Has anyone else had a problem stripping the threads? it seems that the oil pan is on a pretty extensive backorder which leads me to believe it is a recurring problem. 3) In order to avoid stripping the pan again I am strongly considering using a oil suction system like they use on BMW and Mercedes and I am wondering if anyone else has tried this system and if it works for a CRD or if there are other options that I don't know about? Any idea what size they used when they retapped it? The Fumoto valve would be a good fix for you, but it sounds like you won't need the factory size anymore.

Author:	MrMopar64 [ Tue Nov 28, 2006 10:49 pm ]
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The oil sump on the KJ CRD engine is considered a structural member of the engine and would have to be shipped in from Italy. I would definitely recommend the tap method and the installation of a drain valve of some type like Fumoto. As a side note, the gasket on the KJ is a steel core with rubber outside like a giant o-ring with a steel core. It is definitely reusable. If you take it off, a thin coat of black silicone on reassembly goes a long way to ensuring that it'll never leak of course.

Author:	JDaPP [ Tue Nov 28, 2006 11:00 pm ]
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It looks like the tap they used was a perma coil 5/8-18 inch fine. Not very mechanical oriented, but I would assume that means it is a 5/8" opening now?

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Author:	BlackLibertyCRD [ Tue Nov 28, 2006 11:03 pm ]
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Very good repair, I hope the new drain plug has a magnet on it.

Author:	oldnavy [ Tue Nov 28, 2006 11:52 pm ]
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The tubing will not go through the dipstick tube for the suction, been there tried it. My magnum would not allow for the suction tube either, so I gave my TopSider to a friend with a VW TDI last week.

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