🪡 M14x1.5 Oil Pan Thread Repair Kit by Time-Sert Review

Other reviews cover this product pretty well but my only gripe is that for $130 each of the tools should fit in the same standard cordless drill chuck. You need a different jig for each approx, which is frustrating as these repairs are more or less demanding and the inability to insert tools (namely a drill) into a cordless drill chuck makes an accurate repair very difficult. I used a standard socket adapter to use a 12 point socket in combination with a drill as recommended by Time-sert…

I used this to repair a stripped oil pan thread on a 2003 Land Rover Discovery 2. The first thing to know is that the inserts are 12.7mm deep (part number 14155), this is not listed in the product description. Inserts are available in a variety of depths, ensure you order the correct kit for your application or order the correct inserts separately. I was lucky that this worked for my needs as I hadn't checked the insertion depth before ordering. The drill bits used for drilling, countersinking…

when I changed the oil for the first time after buying the car last year, I saw writing on the pan with a touch-up pen that the oil drain had been repaired - only with a hand tool. The plug leaked a drop or two every day, as indicated by an oil stain on the garage floor. I haven't had time to do anything other than plug the connector back in, gently tighten it and hope it doesn't leak or fall out. while I was driving. He continued to drop a few drops a day. I checked YouTube to see what others…