o2 port partially stripped....

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Sep 16, 2010 | 06:37 PM

trooper_355

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o2 port partially stripped....

I unscrewed on of the o2 sensors and the end was stripped. If I get plugs what size are they? 07 fxst.

Sep 16, 2010 | 06:43 PM

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m18 1.5

Go to the auto parts store and look at drain plugs, they come in that size.

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Sep 16, 2010 | 06:44 PM

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should be 18 mm.......

Sep 16, 2010 | 06:45 PM

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Wrong thread, sorry.

Sep 16, 2010 | 07:41 PM

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O'Reilly has 18mm drain plugs in Oil-Tite (Dorman/Motormite). Don't forget the anti-sieze!!!

Sep 16, 2010 | 08:00 PM

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The beginning of the thread on the port is damage. Will a threading tool fix to the 18mm? Or will I have to buy bigger plug. Really has plugs for 2.50.

Sep 16, 2010 | 08:32 PM

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You ought to be able to pick up an 18mm tap. It should clean it up the threads enough to plug it. Otherwise, you'll probably have to jump to a 20mm tap/plug. You'll also have to drill out the hole to the proper diameter before you run that 20mm tap through it. Lets hope you don't have to go that route.

Oh...almost forgot...get two copper 18mm gaskets for your plugs. Again anti-sieze!! And a little Permatex gasket tack (not silicone!!) between the gasket/plug faces will ensure a good seal.