oil drain plug gasket too small? what do I do.

[ctappan94]

the copper piece is big enough to go around the inner diameter, but the threads are simply too large. .. any ideas?

 

[Scar59]

What happened to the copper gasket that was installed with the plug prior to you removing it? These gasket are re-useable if their not mashed, overtightened.

 

[ctappan94]

What happened to the copper gasket that was installed with the plug prior to you removing it? These gasket are re-useable if their not mashed, overtightened.

It was too tight to remove so i had to cut it. Is there a secret way to put these things on?

 

[steelandcanvas]

I've had to thread mine on before, it was just a little too small to slide on.

 

[Scar59]

Steel/Canvas has a point , the new washer may need to be threaded on the drain plug. You had to cut the drain plug off? A 6 point socket or box wrench would not get it loose? You guys mechanically inclined? Not an insult, it helps to understand the proper tool for the job. These plugs can be rounded off real easy with an adjustable wrench. Any pictures of the plug?
JC

 

[Woodsplinter]

I think he meant he cut the copper washer off the drain plug for some reason.

 

[Katahdin]

Take the plug to NAPA and ask them to find you a slightly larger copper gasket.

 

[rmgill]

When the copper gasket is tightened down, it gets squished inwards AND outwards. The new gasket should carefully thread onto the plug. IF not, check at NAPA.

 

[doghead]

Use a file?

 

[73m819]

use a file?

To simple

 

[jasonjc]

Use a file?

File? A hanging one with the hooks? Or can you use the plain kind.

 

[doghead]

Pdf

 

[JasonS]

Drill it out.

 

[Diecorpse]

I don't have the copper washer on my drain plugs. They leaked a little when I got the truck, so I just used black permatex. No issues ever since. I usually leave the permatex on there long enough to begin curing before I reinstall the plugs. Should probly get the washers for them, eventually.

 

[maccus]

Really !!!

 

[Diecorpse]

Yeah I know, I'm a redneck. . . Always gerry riggin stuff. Lol. Was going to use duct tape but that didn't work so. . . I'm kidding GAWD!! LOL. Seriously though, I plan on getting the washers since I'm overhauling my truck, figure its time to do it right while it's apart.