I drained the oil the other day and when I put a new plug in and when I went to tighten it up it got a little snug then just spun.
My local auto parts store didn't have an oversize one and I can't seem find a source. Does anyone know where I could get one?

 

You put a new drain plug in and it just spun. Is it the right size, did you compare it to the old one?. Not sure what you are asking here.

 

I've repaired a few in the car. I've used a "Time Sert" thread insert repair kit. This is a steel insert kit that included a special drill, a counter sink drill, and and insert installation tool. You basically drill out the hole, tap the new hole with a special tap, and then insert the steel thread insert using lock tight into the oil pan.

The tricky part is you need to be real straight on the drilling and tapping. A slight angle and the drain plug will not seat properly.


Other other is replace the oil pan.

 

Yea,

Did you have the right plug and not some different thread pitch aftermarket version ? What year is your MINI ?


Gen 1 MINI for example. R50 R52 R53

Oil Drain Plug M14 x1.5

http://www.ecstuning.com/Search/SiteSearch/11137513050/



You could retap it and see if it will hold. Other option is helicoil or a new pan.


Oil Pan with new plug.


http://www.ecstuning.com/Search/SiteSearch/11137513061/




You would need to replace the gasket also. 11131487221

http://www.ecstuning.com/Search/SiteSearch/11131487221/

 

Sorry, should have included a little more information. That's what I get for being in a hurry.

'05 JCW with 160K miles. Three or four oil changes ago I noticed pieces aluminum thread in the used oil. The new plug tightened up fine that time so I thought I dodged that bullet. This last time it finally caught up with me and would not fully tighten.

The plug is genuine BMW Part # 11 13 7 513 050. I managed to get it back in with teflon tape and prayers.

I ended up getting a single oversize drain plug Dorman 65217. I'm trying to confirm this is what I need.

 

I'd get a Fumoto and use a helicoil type insert ... you'll never need to remove the bung again . . .






http://www.qwikvalve.com/


or just tap the hole for the next larger size of Fumoto and skip the insert. They come in every size imaginable!

 

I considered that, but wouldn't I need to go to the next size up?

 

no more than you'd tap for the insert . . .

 

I would recommend using a Helicoil, rethreading into aluminum will end in the same fashion as it already has. We have repaired countless oil pans with Helicoil inserts, and once it's done you don't have to worry about failure again. No new oil pan needed.

Helicoil 5406-14 is the kit we use at the shop.

Nick
Detroit Tuned

 

either way ditch the regular bung and go Fumoto


the bung has been a problem since the first person DIY'd their oil. MANY threads about stuck plugs and stripped pans.


Put the Fumoto on and never worry about either of these issues again. It can actually speed the oil change as you need one less wrench.