uh oh stripped drain plug

[beefybudds]

You might have to take it to the dealer and have them install dimple magnetic drain plugs you will never strip them they are not Torx or Allens

This may be true but they could snap in 2

 

[Bob Denman]

:shocked: And I've got my set of Dimple plugs sitting in my desk; waiting for the oil change at the end of this Month.
Should I just tell the Technician to be sure and NOT over-tighten them? :dontknow:

 

[Frank G]

:shocked: And I've got my set of Dimple plugs sitting in my desk; waiting for the oil change at the end of this Month.
Should I just tell the Technician to be sure and NOT over-tighten them? :dontknow:

After reading this thread I would ask Dimple if they will cover the repairs if they break, If not, ask if you can return them.

 

[Bob Denman]

:shocked: Perhaps a call to them would be best... Thanks! :thumbup:

 

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

DIMPLE VS. GOLD PLUG

Is it possible that the problem MAY BE the magnet that Dimple is using is so large it's compromising the strength of the thread area on the plug....... The GOLD brand also has magnets, but they look slightly smaller .......but it could be an illusion .....jsu a thought........................Mike :thumbup:

 

[Bob Denman]

:shocked: Mike,
Now you've done it! :gaah:
You've unleashed my comedic mind :banghead:

Powerful magnets: could this be causing a tear in the Space-Time Continuum? :yikes:

Warp us out of here; Mister Scott!

 

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

MAGNET IN THE PLUG

:shocked: Mike,
Now you've done it! :gaah:
You've unleashed my comedic mind :banghead:

Powerful magnets: could this be causing a tear in the Space-Time Continuum? :yikes:

Warp us out of here; Mister Scott!
Robert before they DRILL the hole for that magnet ....that plug is EXTREMELY strong ...... After they drill that HOLE maybe not so much ....depending on how large the HOLE is ........or is this beyond your paygrade so to speak :roflblack: ..... Mike :thumbup:

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[Mexican]

I have given up on "Torque Wrench's". I have three of them and they are all different. I try to apply just plain old common sense. It has worked well for so many years. People usually tighten too much. Good and firm has always worked for me for my airplanes, boats, motorcycles and cars. Never owned a Locomotive so no opinion there. :shocked:

Jack

I have been wrenching on my cars, bikes and mowers for 30 years, from brakes to plugs to alternator replacements and everything in between, never owned a torque wrench and wouldn't know how to use one, just tighten the nut or bolt until it feels right:shocked:, never lost one yet:clap:

 

[Mexican]

I have been wrenching on my cars, bikes and mowers for 30 years, from brakes to plugs to alternator replacements and everything in between, never owned a torque wrench and wouldn't know how to use one, just tighten the nut or bolt until it feels right:shocked:, havn't
lost one yet:clap:

 

[robtdonna]

Sounds like a combo installation error and possible faulty party. Has anyone had the same issue with the Gold Plugs?

 

[jcthorne]

Sounds like a combo installation error and possible faulty party. Has anyone had the same issue with the Gold Plugs?

Yes. 2 of them so far but I did not (and will not) install them. I only removed them to discover the dreadful problem. One I got out, the other was stuck good and went to the dealer and eventually an engine tear down.