So last time I changed my oil, I noticed that the bolt didn't go back in very smoothly. Being the giant idiot I am, I forced it in. It went in, but afterwards I looked at it and realized the threads were ****ed up. The bolt is sitting at a slight angle.
I'm almost sure the threads on the oil pan are ****ed. Right now the bolt sits in there tight enough that it only leaks a tiny bit. I have to add a half quart of oil every 3 weeks or so, but I definately need to get this fixed with my next oil change.
I'm pretty sure pulling the oil pan itself is a huge job, involving lifting up the engine a bit.
My question to you... what methods are there for me to fix it? I understand I can get a "tap" which is basically a bolt that will re-cut the threads for me (it's just aluminum) but are there any easier methods? Is this the best way to go about it? Do I just get a tap of the same size as my oil drain bolt?
I'm almost sure the threads on the oil pan are ****ed. Right now the bolt sits in there tight enough that it only leaks a tiny bit. I have to add a half quart of oil every 3 weeks or so, but I definately need to get this fixed with my next oil change.
I'm pretty sure pulling the oil pan itself is a huge job, involving lifting up the engine a bit.
My question to you... what methods are there for me to fix it? I understand I can get a "tap" which is basically a bolt that will re-cut the threads for me (it's just aluminum) but are there any easier methods? Is this the best way to go about it? Do I just get a tap of the same size as my oil drain bolt?