Just did an auto oil change and the plug thread feels shady and I didn't feel safe cranking it to 15ftpounds as it didn't seem to be nipping up very well. So next change, can I he'll coil it or do I need a new pan?
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Is it possible to hellicoil auto sump plug?
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Hey,
Both the drain plug and the overflow plug on the auto sump seal with a Toyota OEM crush washer. That washer may not fit a larger thread size.
Unless you can find a larger diameter crush washer to suit, it might be worth looking at a new sump, no point risking damage to the auto with an oil leak, too expensive to fix!
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Mark2006 GXL petrol auto. ARB deluxe bar x3 HID IPF's, ARB alloy roofrack, ARB awning, BFG A/T, Safari snorkel, Piranha breathers, Pacemaker extractors, custom Ironman 45710FE 436-569mm with Dobinsons 350, custom Ironman 45682FE 383-618mm with Dobinsons 487, Firestone kevlar 60psi airbags, 30mm extended Roadsafe links, AMTS bashplate and recovery points, ABR Flyer with Powersonic AGM.
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