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Originally Posted by jaimster
hey guys Im a newbie here,
I just purchased a 2001 boxster I was doing the oil change it felt as the plug was overtighten wen I was removing it , able to remove it however now not able to tighten down the plug
it seem loose . even tried a magnetic plug form LN engineering still loose not able to tighten down keeps leaking oil any ideas greatly appreciate it ?
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Just get another pan. I replaced my engine (also an 01) a couple of years ago. Didn't think of harvesting the old one (
), if I had one, I'd give it to you. Bet there's lots of us with old engines that would (I recycled mine.) Maybe I'll start a list of stuff to harvest from old engines.
Always use a new crush washer, btw. Amazon sells aluminum or brass ones for pretty cheap. You buy 10. 1 to use, 9 to lose.