bc
Toyota Novice
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Post by bc on Mar 29, 2007 20:43:32 GMT -8
This question probably isn't specific to Stouts, but for all older cars in general. Once a oil plug is rounded off one too many times from hopely hundreds of oil changes instead of just one impatient oil tech, how do you go about getting one that doesn't cross thread and damage the sump & still not leak?
I think someone got clever in my case and they tried to grind the corners back so now of course it is not a standard size but still workable with a vise-grip.
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Post by Carlyn Dinkler on Mar 30, 2007 4:18:59 GMT -8
Buy a new oil plug 90341-25054 at $7.63. This plug has a 24mm hex and a box end wrench or socket works best. Postage in a padded bag would be $1.11. The gasket is 90430-25003 $1.26.
This part number replaces earlier part numbers 90341-25010 & 90341-25043 with the main difference being the size of the hex head. I also have replated used plugs, hex sides filed, both Toyota and aftermarket with wrench sizes of 19mm (one), 23mm and 24mm. Used, replated plugs are $4.58.
I take paypal. Carlyn Dinkler cdinkler@bellsouth.net
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Oz_Stout
Toyota Enthusiast
I Really Need Hubcaps For My Stout
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Post by Oz_Stout on Apr 1, 2007 17:42:54 GMT -8
In all honesty bc, I would buy the new plug from Carlyn. Once they are rounded off it can be a very frustrating experience trying to remove that little sucker to do a job that should only take ten minutes for the entire exercise. The problem with the one you have and using vice grips is that soon you will have a rounded off plug again. Really is best to get a new plug and simply ensure you use the correct size spanner to remove it. Also many folk make the mistake of over-tightening these plugs. It's not necessary to put all your strength into tightening them.
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