1986 Toyota Camry Drain Plug Oil Leak Fix

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TUMRATH
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My mom's '86 Camry has a very slow oil leak originating from the oil pan drain plug. I suspect the pan metal or the thread was damaged at some time during an oil change. Does anyone know if it's a reasonable fix to make a thin gasket for the plug out of cork or some other material? The car isn't worth doing a major repair on.
May 9, 2006 at 12:33 AM
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LOSONE
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Go to the dealer and buy a new plug and gasket. the next time you change the oil replace the plug
May 9, 2006 at 10:17 AM

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Buy a new oil pan drain plug and gasket from the dealer, and replace the plug and gasket at the next oil change.

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The owner of a 1986 Toyota Camry reported a very slow oil leak at the oil pan drain plug and suspected damaged pan metal or threads from a prior oil change. They asked whether a homemade thin cork gasket would be a reasonable low-cost fix. The expert advised buying a new plug and gasket from the dealer and replacing the plug at the next oil change.

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