Sump Plug Issues 2006 Honda CRV

mreddie on 15/10/2020 - 13:34

Hello

A previous mechanic overtightened the sump plug bolt and ever since we've annoying oil leaks from the pan. Not heaps but enough to be annoying.

I'm not sure if the thread is stuffed too but I want to avoid having to overhaul the guts to replace the pan completely.

I've read online about an oversized oil drain plug you can use which effectively creates a new thread and is tighter/seals better. Has anyone had experience with these and do they work?

Otherwise what I my other options, my knowledge of car parts is limited but I'd like to steer my new mechanic in the right direction and help him to sort the issue.

Many thanks.

Automotive Honda SUV

Comments

  • MS Paint on 15/10/2020 - 13:41
    -1

    Just need a new crush washer?

    • mreddie on 15/10/2020 - 13:44

      what about the thread though?

      • MS Paint on 15/10/2020 - 13:46
        +1

        I'm not sure if the thread is stuffed

  • Willco88 on 15/10/2020 - 13:48

    Mines same waaaaay too tight but no leaks just overtightened both sump plug and oil filter

  • Hithere on 15/10/2020 - 13:48

    If the thread on the sump plug is stripped/damaged just get a new sump plug and new crush washer.

    • mreddie on 15/10/2020 - 13:50

      OK sure.

    • mreddie on 15/10/2020 - 13:51
      +1

      Actually I just watched that about 20 mins ago…haha

  • Drakesy on 15/10/2020 - 13:58

    Could you retap the thread then get a slightly larger sump plug and washer?

  • AdosHouse on 15/10/2020 - 14:21

    I do not understand how mechanics over-tighten the sump bolt, it really needs (profanity) all tightness. Over-tightening can literally rip your aluminum sump a new one.

    • mreddie on 15/10/2020 - 14:30

      Yep I'm not happy

    • MS Paint on 15/10/2020 - 14:40

      Lazy mechanic using an air ratchet instead of a torque wrench.

      • pegaxs on 15/10/2020 - 14:46
        +1

        Pffft @ torque wrench… 18” breaker bar and the wrong sized socket. Rounds the plug off AND does it up too tight with one easy tool.

      • AdosHouse on 15/10/2020 - 15:34

        And yet a sump bolt can be done up with hardly any effort with a 1/4" socket handle. It's not just lazy, it's negligent.

  • doctordv8 on 16/10/2020 - 08:21

    In a perfect world…..

    Your new mechanic will drain the oil, clean and inspect the 4 items for reasons of the leak. Then they will repair or replace as required. They have been trained and know their limits, and all you need to do is ensure they are knowledgeable in such a fault.
    We don't know or have experienced every fault or every repair method for every situation, and that is when we ask questions or pass on the fault until we do.

  • Euphemistic on 16/10/2020 - 12:31
    -1

    Waiting for ‘it’s 14 years old, might as well scrap it’

    I can’t see the issue, so find it difficult to comment on what the true solution is. What did your mechanic say?

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