84B23F
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So, drain plug is stripped...any option to fix it...or just close access to it?
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AW71: Oil Pan...Drain plug stripped
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c1800
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Will it hold in place? If you just changed the oil, put it back in with some RTV, you’re probably good for a “while”.
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Pretty sure it's a steel bung tacked in place to the pan. And the threads didn't look like they had any "meat" on them to bore and rethread. I think a new pan is the way to go imo
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old timers welcome too.
84B23F
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Volvo 1233415 - No longer available worldwide...in my searches
Volvo 1208642 (Automatic Transmission Assembly) - New transmission is available, for $4,097.30 (plus tax and S&H).
Volvo 1233071 0-Rings (2) were replaced on cooler lines' elbow-fitting, and then oil-drain bolt stripped when tightening...Bummer.
I'll take a look at it when I remove oil pan; it might be best to plug it permanently.
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Be wary of used pan that oil dipstick tube threads is the part that is usually also bad from overtightning also. In other words make sure that is good also....
84B23F
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Correct Answer - 3/8" x 16 tap
This would be the ideal replacement bolt: 3/8"-16 STAINLESS STEEL BUTTON FLANGE HEAD SOCKET CAP SCREW (3/8"-16 x 3/4"), but a cut-off saw will be needed to shorten it.
They pressed in a bushing that was tapped....Here's what it looks like now, with a serrated bolt having a screw head.
thx all...
Edit: I found some on Amazon
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lummert
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Drain plug with self tapping oversized threads comes to mind.
84B23F
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That will work, but using a 3/8-16 tap seems to do the trick; With a pinch of silicone on flat surface, I'm going to try this: 3/8-16 x 1/2 Inch Button Head Socket Cap Screws Bolts, Stainless Steel
84B23F
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Problem was the drain plug was spinning in its position; I had to remove the pan, apply pressure on top of bolt's threads, then turn to remove it.
Footnote - I had to replace these O-rings, due to a transmission oil leak
Volvo 1233071 0-Rings (2)
When it got real cold around here, transmission's cooler line was leaking where it inserted into transmission. 28 year old o-ring failed...I suspect it didn't expand after that cold weather...minus 20 F or so.