stripped oil drain treads !!!help
 

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 ?

Buy a new oil pan and swap it. Best advice I can give you.

Go to an auto parts store... explain the problem... they'll have a product to fix that error. l Bet you under $15.

If that doesn't work... different pan.

thanks starter086 didn't think of that ! ill call an autoparts store.

try some Teflon plumbers tape on the drain plug see if that works.
If that doesn't work JB weld the drain hole and re tap it.

It’s a lot easier and safer to just replace the sump plate, guys.

Think about it: would you want a repair to fail on the road, dropping your oil plug?
By the time you realize it, the engine is toast. ;)

Snag a used one from here or eBay if new cost is too high for you: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Oil-Pan-Fits-97-04-06-PORSCHE-BOXSTER-341420/333009416776?

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Are you using a crush washer on it?

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I also wondered this...
And once you get a crush washer, don't 'gorilla' tighten the plug.

Torque for the oil plug is 37 ft/lbs, or 50nM, which is barely more than hand tight.
And if you have to loosen the plug for any reason, replace the crush washer.

37ft lbs is a lot more than hand tight. Hand tight is about 10ft lbs

guys I m not able to tighten the plug at all it feels as the treads are loose always !!.

has any body ever heard of ECO plug ? if so what are your thoughts on it
as far as getting a used sump plate I could - last resource new gaskets kits too its adding up...


work done or process of getting it : replaced spark plugs , all filters including fuel filter and big One process of replacing the top !!
rear window was messed up it is a job to say the least !

You're right, I was confusing the plug with the oil filter.

To respond to OP's original question, jaimster, I would seriously consider replacing the sump plate, the second best solution in my opinion would be to re-tap the drain opening for a larger plug, in both cases you probably have to remove the plate, so replacing it makes the most sense to me. I would avoid more temporary solutions. You don't want a leaking/loose plug that could allow you to lose all of your oil and destroy the engine. I haven't heard of the ECO plug, but I think this is one of those issues you will have to deal with properly eventually.

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.

Hahaha, ain't THAT the truth!

Brian, start that list, 'cuz I've got a motor here I need to break down.

To the OP:
Dood, do it right.
If you've got a week or so to wait on me, I'll send you one for free. I'l even include half a tube of that nitrile crap that LN sends with their kits. (There is no gasket, this stuff IS thr gasket. 1/2 tube should be plenty for you, because 1/2 a tube is what I used. Hence, 1/2 tube left over, Haha)



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The good news is when you buy a Boxster one of the 1st things you should do is remove the sump plate to see what is in there. You should buy a LN magnetic drain plug for it to. I have a extra sump plate for sale too.

you guys are right ! BYprodriver u said u have one for sale 1 how much do you want for it and will it work for 1 2.7

What the...... have I pissed everyone here off so much that you'd rather BUY one from BYP, than accept a FREE one WITH ADHESIVE, from me?

Pffft..... maybe I'll just take my ball and go home then! Haha

Whatev'..... ?

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$60 shipped to TX, it's clean ready to install it will fit a 2.7

Maybe I'll start a list of stuff to harvest from old engines.

Please do! I have a take-out garbage 2001 3.2 with lots of what I feel are re-usable parts. Would love to re-purpose rather than throw away/recycle them. I do need to keep a few things for the transplant LS engine such as coolant temperature, compartment temperature sensor, etc. Let me know what you need folks and I'll see what I can do. Small payment would be appreciated but a list of the desirable parts would be awesome! Would love to help someone out if we can make it work.

Don't over seal the pan when you put it back on. IIRC, it is supposed to be a very thin line of sealant 2MM? Too much ends up in the pan and eventually clogging things up.

oh man I apologize Maytag
I missed reading your reply if u can still spare one I will take it please .. ill send u the shipping cost
let me know ,, sorry guys its been a stressful Saturday after replacing the top now it wont close all the way in … I know its a different topic.

Its not unusual for the top to be VERY tight when you try to latch it after a new install. If you're confident its installed correctly, use some force (give it a hand or two) to get it latched. Once latched, try to get it out in the sun for a few days!

thanks I did just that dghil
it finally close even thougth I pulled the rear cord cables loose at leats im able to close now..
top feels pretty tight maybe after being exposed to the sun it will loosen up some..

gracias again.:dance: