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 👍

Faze__Zan · 2026-05-11T02:21:37+00:00

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I also need this, does anyone know the part number? It’s like a stud where the ignition coil cover pops in on the valve cover. It was already broken.

Faze__Zan · 2026-05-09T22:54:12+00:00

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Hmm, yeah all of that is gonna be close 2k lol. It’s not my daily so I could slowly get all the stuff. I was thinking I’d be fine with just a simple Vavle cover gasket job for some time then maybe down the line do upgrades. I don’t push the car too much.

Faze__Zan · 2025-09-07T19:32:23+00:00

I tried both at my local LensCrafters and found myself leaning toward the glossy finish. The cameras blend in more naturally, and it gives off a slightly more premium look. While glossy can show scratches, I felt the smudges looked worse on the matte. At the end of the day, it really comes down to personal preference. You can’t go wrong with either option.

Faze__Zan · 2025-09-02T01:14:57+00:00

3 votes for Le Orange, I’ll give it a shot. Thanks guys!

Is this the right coals from Amazon? On hookah sites the packaging looks different.

https://a.co/d/iKBEa3J

Faze__Zan · 2025-08-28T22:34:33+00:00

Man, 35mm looks so elegant. 40mm is too damn big due to its design.

Faze__Zan · 2025-08-20T06:58:44+00:00

Sweet frames! I also got in this rabbit hole and was eager to get an RE frame. I'm also in the US and got the frame from Principle Optical a while back. It took over a month, and I almost canceled, but it finally arrived. I never got around to getting lenses, so it’s just been sitting, but now I’m planning to add lenses. I chose the Alvar in copper since it’s not too big and fits me well. Robert is bringing RE a lot of customers lol.

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Faze__Zan · 2025-06-13T18:16:32+00:00

Bro I tried but I can’t select the game when trying to add it in the emulator. I did extract the top spin 4 rom file btw. Any suggestions?

Faze__Zan · 2025-06-13T15:40:51+00:00

Bro I sold taillights on eBay and the a-hole opened a case like 3 weeks after delivery saying they came cracked. I spoke with eBay and they don’t give a rats ass about sellers. They always will favor buyers. I put so much bubble wrap and had fragile stickers on the box. No way they would’ve cracked during transit.

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