Jacked up my oil pan :(

One thing that will help not strips the threads on an oil pan is to install a new crush washer every time you change the oil.

 

WOW

Can i try one of them ?
PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE

 

I recently did an oil change & torqued it to 30 ft lbs as per specs.

 

I've got nothing to add to this discussion.... I just can't stop looking at that picture.

 

Tried the oversized plug M14-1.25 but couldn't get it to catch on the threads at all, went back and got a M12-1.25 Piggyback Plug which worked nicely except I woke up this morning and it was still leaking. Not nearly as much as it was yesterday but still enough that I will put in the time/money to just replace the pan.

Ordered the Oil Pan P/N: 351060C010 ; 3510660180 - $68 plus military discount

Should be here tomorrow at 1030.

I'm having some bad mechanical luck right now, obviously being a mechanic is not in my future but hopefully I can pull this off without too many more hiccups. A $35 oil change has turned into a $100+ job.

 

Bummer man, at least you are getting it fixed.

So be honest, how hard did you tighten that sucker down? Did you use an air tool or just a socket? I'm no mechanic but I have changed my oil a lot and I'm wondering if I need to be a little more careful on this in the future when my freebie services are done.

 

I always use a small wrench, the short stub type, very easy to get it tight and off but hard to put too much force to strip it out.
Has worked for 30 plus years.
Also always get on that fits great, don't use a 16 point or all the other wrenchs.

 

i usually change the washer every other time,but only go 140 in/lbs.bought a quarter drive torque wrench at harbor freighthasn't failed me yet.

 

These helicoils work great and are as strong as the original threads. Got to be a lot less expensive and hassle of having to pull the pan. You don't need to remove the old part. Just use the tap in the kit, insert the coil, and you're in business

http://www.helicoil.in/

 

I've never replaced an oil pan before but it seems like there should be some sort of gasket that you should have purchased with that pan (or hopefully it comes with one).

You could always try teflon tape on the tapered plug.

 

you guys talking about tapping, or helicoils, the OP still has to remove the pan.

if you tap the threads of the pan there are going to be metal chunks that end up on the inside of the pan from making the new threads. unless you want to put all your faith into a $4.00 oil filter to save your engine. i wouldnt risk it.

pull the pan, retap or replace. hopefully dropping the pan isnt a big PITA....

 

As someone said earlier, if you have the time and money, R&R the pan is by far the best choice. We were just offering some alternatives if the OP didn't. $68 isn't too bad. I just hope he asks for some advice as he does change it out. Don't know if it needs a gasket or not, but silicone can be tricky from prep, to choosing the right kind, to how long to wait after applying it to tightening the bolts correctly. Definitely a job you don't want to have to redo.

 

Dude. Getting metal shavings into the pan is not an "alternative"
It's a fast track to destroying the engine.

 

Let's not overreact here. You can install the heli-coil without getting metal shavings in the pan .

 

The problem with helical coil inserts is that they do not stand up to repeated removal and installs of the drain plug.

 

If OP is going with new pan he should check with Toyota for a gasket. I'm not seeing one in any parts diagram I can view online. However, Autozone & Advance Auto do carry one for his year and engine. Along with the RTV sealent being included.

http://www.autozone.com/autozone/parts/Felpro-Oil-Pan-Gasket/2008-Toyota-Tacoma-4WD/_/N-jscr6Zaliz5?itemIdentifier=979447_13003_0_

http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/we...ket&vehicleIdSearch=361289&isAllVehicle=false

 

JB weld, change the pan when life settles down.

 

I hand tightened and then used a decent sized ratchet the rest of the way, I am an aircraft maintainer by trade and this has never happened before. Maybe my time in the gym is really paying off haha but I didn't crank it down too tight (at least I didn't think I did)

Along with the pan, I also ordered a new plug w/ washer and the Toyota RTV. Hopefully if there is a gasket I'll be able to reuse it.

I really appreciate all the advice, glad to have the community here to go to when I jack up my truck haha. I'm installing billy 5100's next week, hope you'll be here to share that experience lol

 

Not that I've ever had to do this, but re-using the gasket seems like a bad idea. I ~have~ had a leaky oil pan before in a Fix Or Repair Daily product, and that was really no fun. Don't wanna trade one leak for another.

 

I REALLY need to know what airline you work for. I want to make sure I never fly on one of their planes.