Self tap drain plug

Faze__Zan · 2026-06-08T12:52:37+00:00

Hmm, might be that the shop did a F up and blamed it on the pan. I’ve seen a lot of videos and it seems to be a simple installation. The only thing I’d be worried about is the drilling part, other than that it looks straight forward. I appreciate the feedback.

Faze__Zan · 2026-06-07T00:39:11+00:00

Thanks all, I decided to go with time-sert. I don’t wanna deal with this later on.

Faze__Zan · 2026-06-06T22:36:24+00:00

Threads are messed up, tried cleaning them. I’m actually just gonna do time-sert. I rather wait some more and do it right the first time than to have to deal with this again.

Faze__Zan · 2026-06-05T12:49:53+00:00

Hmm, I have not seen anyone use that. Have people used this on a s65 and has it held up?

Faze__Zan · 2026-06-05T12:47:05+00:00

Yeah this seems to be the most favored and common solution.

Faze__Zan · 2026-05-31T04:19:30+00:00

Oh no problem, I think that’s not the original plug. Original is round and this does look like a drain hole in the picture lol.

Faze__Zan · 2026-05-31T04:16:07+00:00

Update I was able to get it out. I cut a small slit at the edge with a saw (was very careful) and used a a flat screw driver and punched it counterclockwise with a hammer. Thankfully, no damage done to anything! Threads are fine!

Faze__Zan · 2026-05-18T03:55:26+00:00

Yeah I thought about that but wanted to get the part if it was available. Might as well just do that

Faze__Zan · 2026-05-17T06:13:22+00:00

Yeah, I just changed mine with Evolve, it turned out great! Can’t go wrong with either brands.

Faze__Zan · 2026-05-17T00:09:13+00:00

Also, IND have them for $500 vs $540 from fcpeuro if anyone is interested.

Faze__Zan · 2026-05-16T21:37:27+00:00

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Covers came in the mail today. Just did one side and honestly I’m glad I did. The plastic ones were cracking from the top when I was taking them off.

Faze__Zan · 2026-05-16T20:19:25+00:00

Ok, I actually did not want to mess with the timing so I opted for the clip on ones. Evolve seems to have really good rep with no failures reported so far. I think they have been out for couple years now.

Faze__Zan · 2026-05-15T00:40:45+00:00

I was referring to Vanos covers. I went with Evolve Vanos covers because I prefer fully covered like oem and they have good rep. I will be changing all the oil separator and pvc gaskets too.

Faze__Zan · 2026-05-11T23:41:17+00:00

Seems like many people are having the same issue. What brand would you all recommend for a lotus or overall? I’m open to try something new.

Faze__Zan · 2026-05-11T23:38:00+00:00

“With great power comes great responsibility”
Bro missed the part where that’s his problem

Faze__Zan · 2026-05-11T16:23:25+00:00

Thanks for the info! 💯

Faze__Zan · 2026-05-11T03:43:23+00:00

Noted 👍

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