oil drain plug

[krminyl@...]

Robin,

Me too...been there, done that. You did exactly what I did, and tried to
remedy the situation the same as you have. I finally had to take it to my
local mechanic, they had to remove the pan, and with heat and a really big easy
out, it came out. And you are right...it has a steel magnet on the oil-side
of the plug.

When replacing the pan, I got a new gasket from Detroit (about $20), had
them goop it up real good with the blue silicone "make a gasket", and
re-installed it. They also painted the pan once it was out, so it looks good
too. I
guess that was the least they could do, after charging me around $200
(included the oil change). Not too bad, I guess. And the pan doesn't leak at
all.

Putting a torch to it, while still attached to the block, kinda scares me.
Especially when it's parked next to my house. Best of luck, and let us know
how you got it fixed.

Kevin McKeown
Yorba Linda, CA
1986 38' PT
8V92 Silver


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