Audi Logic

lower oil pan mounting bolts one of them is stripped, how do I go about fixing?

MikTip

I had one strip. Luckly is was one I could drill out and install a bolt & nut.

Audi Logic

I believe its in the center by the sway bar, I 'll have to look again but thats where the oil is coming from

MikTip

Can the bolt be drilled, and re-tapped for the next larger sized bolt?

Or drill all the way thru, and install a longer bolt, with a nut?

Last but not least, possibly a helicoil could be installed?

Audi Logic

I considered the tap method..
I think the stock bolt size is M6x20
and I know the part # for that but
what would be the next size up?

the net time I look I'll see if I can go all the way through, but I would rather tap it..
what is a heli-coil?
sounds like something you fly...
oh wait that heli-copter

Evol

Dork. =)

MikTip

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Audi Logic

Are you talkin to me! =) I'm trying to work on my comedy act.

Audi Logic

and also they seem short.. most were 10-12mm and the bolt is 20mm. does that even matter?

MikTip

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