Stripped oil pan.

ribbon · **Posted:** Fri Apr 17, 2009 7:59 am

Looks like i stripped it installing the Fumoto. When retapping i take it i remove the oilpan?
41/64 drill bit and tapped to 18 mm x 1.5 for a F104?

linewarbr · **Posted:** Fri Apr 17, 2009 11:41 am

How in the world did you strip the pan with the Fumoto?

cerich · **Posted:** Fri Apr 17, 2009 12:00 pm

same way as with any pan plug.

He was installing it, not using it. It is very possible the pan was already 3/4 of the way to stripped from previous use.

ribbon · **Posted:** Fri Apr 17, 2009 12:08 pm

that it was. The previous owner used rtv to try and mask it.

ribbon · **Posted:** Fri Apr 17, 2009 2:06 pm

anybody?

I need to order the bit and tap

warp2diesel · **Posted:** Fri Apr 17, 2009 6:09 pm

That,s a lot of bolts to R&R.

I have used pipe reducing bushings that I drill and tap to the desired plug size on the inside first.
Then I drill and tap the pan with the right size pipe tap, put Loctite 290 on it, screw it in, tighten it up, screw in the plug or in your case your valve and get on with life.

KJ 119 · **Posted:** Fri Apr 17, 2009 6:16 pm

Sorry to hear about your situation,I just went through the same thing a few weeks back,but got lucky.
Finding the correct tap may be tough.Some have used a different Fumoto tapping to a different size.
Best bet mabe is to find out the tap size on the other Fumoto.Tap it,go get a plug that size,and order the new Fumoto.
http://www.lostjeeps.com/forum/phpBB3/vie ... hp?t=40736

ribbon · **Posted:** Fri Apr 17, 2009 10:38 pm

not near my jeep at the moment but to remove the oilpan lifting the engine a little is not required correct? I know some are. I was looking around for pics and couldn't find one. Id rather not have shavings in the pan and if it is required id just rather take it to the dealer. Also does anyone have the torque #'s for the pan?
Any recommendations for the gasket?

KJ 119 · **Posted:** Sat Apr 18, 2009 8:19 am

There is no reason to drop the pan.If you have to tap,then use old oil to flush out debris,and if allready discarded,then use some cheap oil.Dropping the pan will make this molehill a mountain.

jinstall · **Posted:** Sat Apr 18, 2009 1:58 pm

darn Ribbon I just did the saem thing, but I got tension on th eplug. I have to go to Florida tomorrow and I am PRAYING it stays put. I was thinking of putting some RTV on it to hold till I get back. I think I am just going to replace the pan and install the FOMOTO on the new pan. I need to service the tranny filter and probably the TC but I will wait on this until after June.

So is the pan REALTIVELY easy to drop and replace? I have no issues buying a new pan when I get back and can use the Auto Hobby Shop at Quantico to do this at.

Oh yeah where do you get the Fumoto plug at?

Local Dealer wants $417 for the pan and $29 for the gasket and will have it Tuesday. Grrrr. I will wait till JustFor Jeeps calls me back.

MrMopar64 · **Posted:** Sat Apr 18, 2009 4:23 pm

You can for sure get the pan loosened in the vehicle with no issues. However, I don't think that you can clear the balance shafts in the sump and the pick-up tube without having the engine jacked up a few inches off the mounts.

ribbon · **Posted:** Sat Apr 18, 2009 7:15 pm

jinstall, i just ordered the tap and drillbit for the F104. They should be here tuesday. I still have the F102. Since my pan is stripped i wont be needing the F102 anymore and if you want it let me know.
Otherwise you can use the bit and tap i just got to tap your pan so you dont have to spend all that money. then just get the F104.
Quantico is close to me. Im down that way alot.

jinstall · **Posted:** Sat Apr 18, 2009 10:28 pm

Crap I just ordered it, Now you tell me I need a different one, today is not my day.

ribbon · **Posted:** Sun Apr 19, 2009 11:02 pm

email em and get the right one

let me know if you need the tap or the valve.

ribbon · **Posted:** Fri Apr 24, 2009 8:33 am

well tapped it out last night and installed the 104. everything works great and no leaks.

jinstall · **Posted:** Fri Apr 24, 2009 10:36 pm

Cool. I am looking at ordering a new oil pan for $375 shipped. I finally found oil from 2 places. I got 2 cases today from the MB Dealer in Alexandria. I might try and see if the pan will accept the 102 without any issues.

liberty2.8 · **Posted:** Tue Jun 02, 2009 11:32 am

Noticed in this thread and others that some have stripped the threads on the drain plug/pan. Was it from overtightening or do you think you crossthreaded it when installing? The reason I ask is that I changed my oil last night and now the drain plug has a slight leak. I'm pretty sure I snugged it down good and I know it threaded in easy. Should I be wary of overtightening or could it just be the plug gasket?

KJ 119 · **Posted:** Tue Jun 02, 2009 12:31 pm

liberty2.8 wrote:

Noticed in this thread and others that some have stripped the threads on the drain plug/pan. Was it from overtightening or do you think you crossthreaded it when installing? The reason I ask is that I changed my oil last night and now the drain plug has a slight leak. I'm pretty sure I snugged it down good and I know it threaded in easy. Should I be wary of overtightening or could it just be the plug gasket?

Is it possible that the plug gasket fell off before reinstalling it?
That seems to be the case with most stripped pans.

liberty2.8 · **Posted:** Tue Jun 02, 2009 1:30 pm

Quote:

Is it possible that the plug gasket fell off before reinstalling it?
That seems to be the case with most stripped pans.

Nope, after all the talk of stripped pans or plugs, I am overly cautious when installing. I did go and put another tug on plug and got a little movement. We'll see what happens...just didn't want to screw it up.

grommet1 · **Posted:** Wed Jun 03, 2009 10:32 pm

Ribbon, my oil pan got stripped recently by Jiffy Lube. Did you use a 41/64 bit before tapping with a 18 X 1.5? I plan to fix mine this weekend...

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