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  1. M

    Tapping drain plug

    Oh and yes there is NO dipstick on this vehicle. You use the computer and do a measurement on the display. Takes about 30 sec or so. I prefer a dipstick and less tech! It’s like fixing a problem that doesn’t exist. that said I do admit that it has been the most enjoyable driving car I’ve...
  2. M

    Tapping drain plug

    Thanks all for the response on this. I went to the website for the oil change place and lodged a complaint with ad nauseum detail saying I needed a new pan installed on their dime. Got a call rather quickly from that shop manager. We chatted a good while. He IS a nice guy. He said that he...
  3. M

    Tapping drain plug

    That has been suggested. Maybe a good route to go
  4. M

    Tapping drain plug

    That’s exactly how they work. Very well designed. I’m not worried about leakage. Plus there’s a splash shield which totally makes it a non issue
  5. M

    Tapping drain plug

    thank you! That’s good insight. How far does the tap need to go inside to do its job?
  6. M

    Tapping drain plug

    someone suggested just epoxying on the drain valve/plug. Maybe not a bad idea as a belt and suspender to drilling out and tapping
  7. M

    Tapping drain plug

    it’s practically impossible for a stone to move the valve lever. It’s very well designed. You push one direction on the spring loaded lever to release it from a notch and then turn it 90 degrees from the initial release direction. Removing the pan is a HUGE deal from what I’ve read. Lots of...
  8. M

    Tapping drain plug

    The pan is on. It’s VERY labor intensive to replace it. I’m not sure how thick it is. Can’t imagine it’s terribly think. Maybe 1/2” at the plug for reinforcement, and thinner elsewhere?
  9. M

    Tapping drain plug

    this is the kind of detail I was seeking. It’s hard plastic for sure. So I can make a 25mm hole out of the current 24mm and then tap into that. I’ve been a little concerned about expansion/contraction of the dissimilar materials. I’m not planning to tap by hand. The “final solution” is...
  10. M

    Tapping drain plug

    there is a splash shield so that’s not an issue. But even w/o that there is no way a rock is going to turn the valve handle the way they have designed these things. It’s done well with a spring lever that must be pushed “up” and the turned 90 degrees from the initial push motion. Completely...
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