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WiseAutoTools.com © Summary: How to fix stripped threads - SOLVED. Do's and Don'ts, we've done the research. Repair threads by installing a solid bushing type repair insert. This resource page contains FAQ videos and links to our car, light truck and motorcycle aluminum thread repair articles which have helped save our customers save thousands of dollars over the years. Articles are written by Dennis Bandy, a Master Automotive Tech which has had many years of experience working as a flat rate …

Summary: Best recommendation for aluminum oil pan thread repair kit. Aluminum oil pans are used on most BMW’s (as well as many other brands) today to reduce the over-all vehicle weight. However, drain plug threads on BMW aluminum pans are weaker than steel threads. The threads are more likely to wear from oil changes over time. When drain plug threads are stretched, stripped or otherwise worn – over-sized drain plugs or piggy-back plugs can be used as a temporary fix. One problem with using …

WiseAutoTools.com © Summary: Aluminum thread repair problems addressed, see our video on the Volvo drain plug thread repair issue. If dealing with a stripped aluminum oil pan on your Volvo and the drain plug will no longer tighten up, you’ve come to the right place. Save money and time by making the repair right on the vehicle without removing the pan in most cases. All that’s needed is a little room to work directly in front of the oil drain hole. The M18x1.5 Volvo aluminum oil pan thre …