Does anybody know of a fix for a stripped K9 oil tank drain plug?

[badyellowvette]

Don't know how it happened Never had a problem with the drain plug. Removed it today to change oil went to put it back in and all it does is turn. Started it by hand No problem screwing it in, would not tighten up.

 

[SKOGDOG]

There’s a used one on eBay for $250 or so and a new one for $380. Maybe just repair this one. The removal would probably be messy (dripping lines and all), but I’d think to remove the tank and re-tap the drain plug would be not too difficult-see below. Then figure out what kind of gasket to use (no O-ring).
Maybe someone else is aware of a specialty plug. I’ve no specific experience with this.

 

[badyellowvette]

Thanks, changing tanks would be my last option. I did grease up a tap and ran it in there. Seem to screw in better but I don't have anything for gasket just O-rings.

 

[HMAN]

If there is enough material left, perhaps you could oversize it and put in a helicoil?

 

[badyellowvette]

Where can I find an new O-ring?

 

[knothead]

Where can I find an new O-ring?

Probably any parts store has a o ring

 

[badyellowvette]

I was wondering if it needed to be high temperature or something special.

 

[badyellowvette]

There’s a used one on eBay for $250 or so and a new one for $380. Maybe just repair this one. The removal would probably be messy (dripping lines and all), but I’d think to remove the tank and re-tap the drain plug would be not too difficult-see below. Then figure out what kind of gasket to use (no O-ring).
Maybe someone else is aware of a specialty plug. I’ve no specific experience with this.

Why Should you not use an O ring? That was somewhat of an O ring that was on it.

 

[badyellowvette]

Does anybody have the torque specs on that drain plug?

 

[Mikeinjersey]

Does anybody have the torque specs on that rain plug?

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