Total newb strips his oil pan - Page 4 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

babydriver · 12-30-2015, 01:50 PM

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Originally Posted by mav1178

That's part of your problem. You are using 1/2" drive on something that is only a 14mm bolt.

List price is $120. Much easier to just put on a new one than to take off, clean, fix, and reassemble... especially if the mechanic guarantees their work.

http://parts.subaru.com/a/Subaru_201...10-031-01.html

Just be careful not to overtorque the oil pan bolts and break off the bolt!

Packofcrows · 12-30-2015, 05:31 PM

Get a craftsman!

RobertPaulson · 12-30-2015, 05:43 PM

to the OP, I suggest you invest in a fumoto quik valve to replace your drain plug during your next oil change.

you will thank me

[ame="http://www.amazon.com/Fumoto-F-106-Engine-Drain-Valve/dp/B003OXUPOQ/ref=sr_1_9?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1451515247&sr= 1-9&keywords=fumoto+quick"]Amazon.com: Fumoto F-106 Engine Oil Drain Valve: Automotive[/ame]

KoolBRZ · 12-30-2015, 11:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RobertPaulson

to the OP, I suggest you invest in a fumoto quik valve to replace your drain plug during your next oil change.

you will thank me

Amazon.com: Fumoto F-106 Engine Oil Drain Valve: Automotive

Do it. I did. No more leaks or fear of stripping bolts.

Ultramaroon · 12-30-2015, 11:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RobertPaulson

to the OP, I suggest you invest in a fumoto quik valve to replace your drain plug during your next oil change.

you will thank me

Amazon.com: Fumoto F-106 Engine Oil Drain Valve: Automotive

Finally bit the bullet. Your link made it too easy.

humfrz · 12-31-2015, 01:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Ultramaroon

Finally bit the bullet. Your link made it too easy.

........and @Ultramaroon screams into the 21st Century ......

humfrz

Ultramaroon · 12-31-2015, 01:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by humfrz

........and @Ultramaroon screams into the 21st Century ......

humfrz

RobertPaulson · 12-31-2015, 03:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ultramaroon

Finally bit the bullet. Your link made it too easy.

about time man, the best "mod" I installed on my car.

Ashikabi · 12-31-2015, 03:26 PM

That fumoto valve it's so RICE. Why would any one need to drain their oil without tools. Damn honda ricer scrubs ricing up and down the street. Makes me sick. You'd think it was a rice factory or something

ayau · 12-31-2015, 03:45 PM

Practice getting a feel for the torque wrench with the lug nuts. Most lug nuts will be in the 70-90 ft lbs range, and most bolts won't require more than that. If you feel like you're putting more force than tightening a lug nut, then you're probably overdoing it.

Also, bolt sizes will give you a hint on the torque specs. A typical 10mm bolt will require a lot less torque than a 17mm bolt. This may or may not be intuitive.

On the other hand, you can never have enough torque when loosening bolts, especially rusty/seized ones. So feel free to go crazy when loosening bolts, lol.

Ultramaroon · 12-31-2015, 03:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RobertPaulson

about time man, the best "mod" I installed on my car.

Not gonna lie. I'm cheap & lazy.

babydriver · 12-31-2015, 04:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ayau

On the other hand, you can never have enough torque when loosening bolts, especially rusty/seized ones. So feel free to go crazy when loosening bolts, lol.

A seized or especially a rusted bolt is a big problem. It is all too easy to just snap it off. Always use a penetrating oil (B'laster is one of the best) to loosen the bolt first. If it does break off, you may have to drill it out to remove it. Not fun.

If it is taking too much effort to break loose a bolt that is ordinarily torqued at about (say) 40 lb/ft, then STOP and try the penetrating spray before going any further.

Ashikabi · 12-31-2015, 04:54 PM

Impact wrench

Ultramaroon · 12-31-2015, 05:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ashikabi

Impact wrench

You're joking, right?

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12-30-2015, 05:43 PM	#45
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12-31-2015, 03:26 PM	#51
Ashikabi Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Drives: 2013 FR-S Location: Northwest Iowa Posts: 7,359 Thanks: 454 Thanked 4,549 Times in 2,950 Posts Mentioned: 59 Post(s)	That fumoto valve it's so RICE. Why would any one need to drain their oil without tools. Damn honda ricer scrubs ricing up and down the street. Makes me sick. You'd think it was a rice factory or something

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ayau Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Drives: Some rust bucket Location: Polar ice cap Posts: 3,058 Thanks: 312 Thanked 1,046 Times in 556 Posts Mentioned: 37 Post(s)	Practice getting a feel for the torque wrench with the lug nuts. Most lug nuts will be in the 70-90 ft lbs range, and most bolts won't require more than that. If you feel like you're putting more force than tightening a lug nut, then you're probably overdoing it. Also, bolt sizes will give you a hint on the torque specs. A typical 10mm bolt will require a lot less torque than a 17mm bolt. This may or may not be intuitive. On the other hand, you can never have enough torque when loosening bolts, especially rusty/seized ones. So feel free to go crazy when loosening bolts, lol.

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