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| Author: | miamitj [ Thu Oct 18, 2007 10:47 am ] |
| Post subject: | Stripped oil pan bolt .... |
EDIT : The status of this problem has changed and a new thread was created -- be sure go to the new thread after reading this one ... http://www.lostjeeps.com/forum/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?p=255634#255634 Anyone else run into this issue. At my last oil change (I do them myself) the bolt almost fell out. It never went back in correctly after that. I know how to change oil and I never tighten the bolt much. Any ideas ??? Dealer wants an arm and leg for the repair ... |
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| Author: | Cowcatcher [ Thu Oct 18, 2007 11:01 am ] |
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Others have had the same problem either on their own or with the dealer and the dealer solution is to replace the cast aluminum pan for about $800. Others have tapped it out and replaced it with something bigger or with a friction plug. I have seen it happen often enough that I had my dealer install a Fumoto valve the last time I took it in. I would have done it myself but the last time they changed it under a free oil change purchase incentive and the plug was so tight that I could not remove it myself. I am sure that others here will give you more specific instructions for a fix as it is a common problem. |
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| Author: | UFO [ Thu Oct 18, 2007 11:02 am ] |
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Rethread it with a larger thread. Perhaps install a Helicoil as aluminum isn't made for repeated fastener torquing. That's probably your cheapest option. |
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| Author: | miamitj [ Thu Oct 18, 2007 11:16 am ] |
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Well since my original post things have changed some .... Since my engine cradle was broken anyway, the labor charge to change the pan would be cheaper if I do it now. The oil pan also was in stock near and they would be able to do it tomorrow for just under $500. I went ahead and I am changing it ... ONLY because I plan on taking them to small claims court to get my $$$ back. Its too common of an issue to ignore. ALSO, the service manager told me that they "redesigned" the part. That leads me to believe that redesign was a solution to the issue. So I have a new post I'm creating asking for help from the forum members in getting the information I will need to take Jeep to court. I will post a link to it here in a couple minutes ... |
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| Author: | Cowcatcher [ Thu Oct 18, 2007 11:20 am ] |
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I would also consider a Fumoto or some other plug replacement that would eliminate removing the plug each oil change. |
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| Author: | miamitj [ Thu Oct 18, 2007 11:26 am ] |
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Cowcatcher wrote: I would also consider a Fumoto or some other plug replacement that would eliminate removing the plug each oil change.
Yea thats in the plan ... |
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| Author: | miamitj [ Thu Oct 18, 2007 11:27 am ] |
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Here is the lawsuit thread: http://www.lostjeeps.com/forum/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?p=255634#255634 |
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