Stripped threads on oil pan. Please Help!
#11
if, if their repair fails you have iron-clad link to J-L's work for repair/full replacement.
Last edited by UhOh; 10-02-2014 at 05:02 AM.
#12
Thank you all! This is really good info. I'm going to call my nearest Honda dealer and find out how much a time-sert repair cost. I'm sure it's way cheaper than a new oil pan with labor cost. I'm just worried they would say, "sorry, we don't do time-sert repairs on an oil pan". If that happens, I have to find a good mechanic that will do it without trying to nickel and dime me to replace the oil pan.
Thank you all!
Thank you all!
#14
Thanks for the vid, but it seems like the drain plug bolt is stripped in this situation? The threads are stripped on the oil pan itself for my situation. I think if I put a longer bolt (like how EricTheCarGuy did) it really wouldn't make a difference because there is no threads on the oil pan drain hole for it grab onto.
#15
So as an update, I decided to call a couple Honda dealers to find out more info/options on repairs. It turns out they do not offer the Time Sert Option because its not a Honda repair option and they will not perform a repair like that. Then I asked how much it would be to replace the oil pan, and they told me it would be in the range of 450-600 bucks. They also told me that the sub-frame will need to be remove in order for the oil pan to be replaced. Which means it could take close to 6-8 hours for this job, and a wheel alignment is needed afterwards.
Does the sub-frame needs to be removed in order for the oil pan to be replaced? I find this very odd because only one Honda dealer told me this and the others I called didn't. Please advise.
Thank you!
Does the sub-frame needs to be removed in order for the oil pan to be replaced? I find this very odd because only one Honda dealer told me this and the others I called didn't. Please advise.
Thank you!
#16
Shop manual indicates that oil pan can be removed w/o removing subframe.
I would explore some options besides Honda to get the time-sert repair. Machine shops are good, but they frequently want the pan in the hands to do the job . A good auto repair service is best bet. Check around auto parts stores and friends for reccomendations
good luck
I would explore some options besides Honda to get the time-sert repair. Machine shops are good, but they frequently want the pan in the hands to do the job . A good auto repair service is best bet. Check around auto parts stores and friends for reccomendations
good luck
#17
Shop manual indicates that oil pan can be removed w/o removing subframe.
I would explore some options besides Honda to get the time-sert repair. Machine shops are good, but they frequently want the pan in the hands to do the job . A good auto repair service is best bet. Check around auto parts stores and friends for reccomendations
good luck
I would explore some options besides Honda to get the time-sert repair. Machine shops are good, but they frequently want the pan in the hands to do the job . A good auto repair service is best bet. Check around auto parts stores and friends for reccomendations
good luck
#19
What I previously posted was an excerpt from a March 2005 Honda Service News article.
You can also read in this other link of people stating Honda dealers that use Timesert for the repair.
Time Sert Oil Pan - Honda Accord Forum : V6 Performance Accord Forums
You can also read in this other link of people stating Honda dealers that use Timesert for the repair.
Time Sert Oil Pan - Honda Accord Forum : V6 Performance Accord Forums
#20
Thank you for the post! As an update, I found one Honda dealer that will do the Time Sert repair for $130 (new oil not included). Do you think that's a good price? I also found a general repair shop that's willing to do the time sert, but he needs to see the damage first. He did mentioned using a self threading plug with a piggy back plug behind it. Once installed, you just need to remove the piggy-back plug/bolt to drain the oil. What do guys think of this plug? Should I go with the time sert from Honda or the Piggy-back drain plug from the general shop guy? See below for the piggy-back drain plug pic.