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[3.0V6Elite]

It's been just over a week since I changed the head gaskets on my 3.0 V6, so I thought that I would change the oil again to get rid of any crap that might still be in there. I now have the problem that the threads have been stipped from the drain plug.

My question is, will it be OK to start it up so that I can move it into the garage from the drive until I can get another plug tomorrow with no oil in it?

A prompt response would be appreciated.

[Marks DTM Calib]

No......

[jonathanh]

ok , here's an idea

work a piece of wood down so that you can push it into the drain plug hole.  Make sure that the end is neat so wood doesn't come off it and float around the engine.  Bang it in.  Put the old oil back in

start it up and move it - get someone to watch underneath the car to check the wood plug does not let go, if it does instantly stop

should be enough to allow you to move it BUT no further thn drive to garage.

Yes its a bodge but it does not need to last!

[HGV mechanic]

can't you push it in???

[Lizzie_Zoom]

can't you push it in???

........or take the plugs out disconnect the plug leads and use the starter motor to wind her into the garage

[Marks DTM Calib]

can't you push it in???

........or take the plugs out disconnect the plug leads and use the starter motor to wind her into the garage

Still puts load on the engine bearings though

[Lazydocker]

I wouldn't even turn the key

[Darth Loo-knee]

Another alternative would be to remove the sump and swap for another one with a good sump plug in it.
I know just the person who has one  

[Lizzie_Zoom]

can't you push it in???

........or take the plugs out disconnect the plug leads and use the starter motor to wind her into the garage

Still puts load on the engine bearings though

True, but at very low revs.

[duggs]

Loads of mates for pushing power should be ok over a short distance surely.

[Agemo]

I know you are thinking of a new sump plug, but the threads on your plug may be fine, the ones in the sump are the ones that go.  

[TheBoy]

Far more likely the sump has stripped rather than the plug...

And as every one has said, don't even think of rotating engine with no oil!!

[Richard148]

or you could remove the sump drill and re tap to a larger size get a screw thread insert and put that into the larger thread you made in the sump and that will bring it back to the original size now re insert sump plug job done

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a bit of a longer way round the problem i know the up side is the new thread wont strip any where near as easily being made from a hard stainless steel i have done this on past cars to all the spark plug threads works a treat the same is done on some aircraft parts

(make sure to remove any/all swarf/particles of metal before re-fitting the sump)

[Harison213]

Another way would be to find a neighbour who's got RAC, AA, etc. cover  - the ones which protect them on any car. Worked for me a treat once  

[3.0V6Elite]

Thank's for all the replies and ideas guys.  Hopefully the thread on the sump will be OK and just a new plug will suffice as the plug is fubar'd. As for moving it, don't worry, I have no intention of even turning the key, she will stay where she is until tomorrow.