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Old Jan 12, 2010 | 01:15 AM
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so ive dropped my oil pan multiple times ( i think 4x) and tomorrow ill be dropping it again to replace the gasket for the oil strainer that shoulda been replaced almost a year ago when i had taken this piece apart.... anyways



i have 4 stripped bolts for the oil pan do you guy suggest u just thread it a size larger?
Old Jan 12, 2010 | 02:44 AM
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You could go up a size but I'd use heli-coils instead.
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heli coils would be fine for the oil pan as you barely torque the bolts.
Old Jan 12, 2010 | 03:26 AM
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heli coil

i think those bolts are like 10ft lbs
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