Might have damaged oil pan drain plug thread..
Hey guys,
Changed the oil on the fox and ran into a problem. As you all know getting to the front drain plug is a PITA with a ratchet due to the sway bar being right underneath it. So I ratcheted it off enough for me to unthread it by hand, only problem was getting the ratchet off. The ratchet was not going anywhere with the sway bar in the way. Normally, I have had luck getting it off on an angle, but the socket slipped out taking the drain plug with it still threaded a bit in the pan. When I went to thread the plug back in the pan it took awhile for me to get it started. Turning it straight in seemed it would just spin or stop turning and jam up. Finally I got it to go in, mabye on an angle, but once fully threaded it did sit fully flush with the pan. I did not notice any leaks but will check again next time I drive the car.
My question: Did I mess up the threads in the oil pan? If so what can I do about it?
And whats the best way to get a ratchet and socket on the drain plug with the sway bar in the way?
Thanks.
Hey guys,
Changed the oil on the fox and ran into a problem. As you all know getting to the front drain plug is a PITA with a ratchet due to the sway bar being right underneath it. So I ratcheted it off enough for me to unthread it by hand, only problem was getting the ratchet off. The ratchet was not going anywhere with the sway bar in the way. Normally, I have had luck getting it off on an angle, but the socket slipped out taking the drain plug with it still threaded a bit in the pan. When I went to thread the plug back in the pan it took awhile for me to get it started. Turning it straight in seemed it would just spin or stop turning and jam up. Finally I got it to go in, mabye on an angle, but once fully threaded it did sit fully flush with the pan. I did not notice any leaks but will check again next time I drive the car.
My question: Did I mess up the threads in the oil pan? If so what can I do about it?
And whats the best way to get a ratchet and socket on the drain plug with the sway bar in the way?
Thanks.