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Old May 9, 2010 | 08:23 PM
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has anyone ever stripped the drain plug? can you tap it out to the next size bigger? or what would be a good way to fix it without replacing it?
 
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Old May 9, 2010 | 08:53 PM
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How bad is it stripped? There is a number of thread repair kits out there that may get you out of your problem.
Go to your local auto parts store and ask questions. I did a quick Google search and came up with a bunch of easy to use kits.
 
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Old May 9, 2010 | 10:46 PM
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Helicoil. Used to use them allot on shovelheads for the exhaust bolts and they work well for spark plug holes as well.

http://www.helicoil.in/
 
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Old May 10, 2010 | 03:19 AM
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+1 on the helicoil, they truly are a SAVIOUR! It should be the same, if not stronger when your done!
 
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