I can't for the life of me get my filter old or new back on for the oil. It looks like the tip of the threads could be stripped (they look like they are crushed). I tried for one hour. What can I do? There has to be a way to rethread the bolt.

 

filter or drain plug?

 

Plug of course... Otherwise i would just buy a new filter

 

Why not buy a new one?

 

I need to drive my car back to illinois and I can't change the plug nor do i know how or have the time. I know there is a way to (retap, but in this case, rethread)

 

The oil filter plug, not the drain plug

 

Dont give me the attitude. Read your subject line.

Buy a new plug. ECS has a few options I think. Buy a magnetic one while you're at it. If the threads are screwed where the plug goes then you'll have to buy a tapping tool and try that. Worst case is a new oil pan (~$200 i think.)

good luck.

 

i didnt know the filter had a plug? what are you doing? Theres an oil filter oil drain plug and fill cap on the valve cover...post pics of the threads

 

the oil filter stud!!! That is what is stripped. The stud has a hole in it that the oil goes into the filter!! That stud is what is stripped

 

oh damn um thats not good at all i honestly dont know what to do so i cant help