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Old 11-24-2009, 09:08 PM
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well if youg guys remember my last post. I got Pwned by the PO on the X5. the drain plug just spins and spins( hole is stripped. whats a good replacement? anyone used one of those universal butterfly type drain plugs?
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well if youg guys remember my last post. I got Pwned by the PO on the X5. the drain plug just spins and spins( hole is stripped. whats a good replacement? anyone used one of those universal butterfly type drain plugs?

replace the oil pan
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ummm, that the obvious answer, looking at alternatives
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hey i just call it like i see it.
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Ouch that sucks, how much does it cost for a new oil pan. You really got screwed (hehe) but in all seriousness I still cant believe you wont take it back to the GM dealership that messed it up in the first place.
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well if youg guys remember my last post. I got Pwned by the PO on the X5. the drain plug just spins and spins( hole is stripped. whats a good replacement? anyone used one of those universal butterfly type drain plugs?
This happenned to a friends M3.
What they did was open the drain plug hole one size up and fitted a corresponding drain plug.They had to remove the oil sump to do it.
If money is no object and you dont want the hassle,then just change the oil sump .......
I wouldnt risk going with any other options.
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ummm, that the obvious answer, looking at alternatives
If the threads are stripped you don't have many alternatives. You're going to have to either repair the thread damage by retapping or you can eliminate the problem by replacing the pan. If you retap the threads an OEM drain plug probably won't fit tightly enough to provide a good seal so you might be forced to find an aftermarket alternative.
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I would not use an butterfly drain plug, and I'll ask the same question as sethro... why not bring it to the GM dealership that stripped it?
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