Troubles installing Fumoto drain plug

Discussion in 'Modifications & DIY how-to' started by Dacula Dean, Nov 4, 2007.

  1. Dacula Dean

    Dacula Dean Member

    Last weekend, I tried to install a Fumoto oil drain plug. It should just screw in, but it kept binding. I'd get it to go about 3/4 turn, and it would bind like it was cross-threaded. I fiddled with the thing for 20 minutes, then gave up and used the stock drain plug - which screwed right in with no fuss.

    I have the F-105 (listed in the size chart at "20mm-1.5"). I can't find spec's on the stock drain plug, but this is what they sent when I told them I have a 2002 WRX.

    I feel dumb asking for suggestions (er, did you turn it clockwise?), but I can thread a bolt, so I feel dumb just giving up, too.

    DD
     
  2. blindfold

    blindfold Active Member

    they tend to leak sometimes, I'd say sell it and be done. Did an oil change today, it wasn't too big of a hassle to remove the drain plug and throw a new washer on it.

    Did you check thread and pitch visually? If not give the vendor you purcahsed from a call or email.
     
  3. FACE

    FACE Active Member

    I would just return it get your money back, put it in your pocket, and just stay with the stocker...
     
  4. SubiNoobi

    SubiNoobi Supporting Member

    I love my drain plug and would say it was worth every penny. However, mine screwed right in, no problems. I would check and see if there are any irregularities in the drain plugs threads, and if it still doesn't work, return it and get a new one. No matter how tight tolerances are at the Fumoto factory, you might have the one in a million that got through.

    f-105 is the only model they make for all Subarus AFAIK.
     
  5. SonicBoom

    SonicBoom Active Member

    Mine screwed right it but did leak for a while when I installed it. Not a bad leak but a very slow drip. I didn't want to turn it any tighter.. I drove it around the block and wiped it down and waited, and it didn't leak again. I checked under the car daily and check oil levels and it seems to be fine... pretty scary for a second there.....
     

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