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WiseAutoTools.com © Summary: Aluminum thread repair problems addressed, see our video on the Volvo drain plug thread repair issue. If dealing with a stripped aluminum oil pan on your Volvo and the drain plug will no longer tighten up, you’ve come to the right place. Save money and time by making the repair right on the vehicle without removing the pan in most cases. All that’s needed is a little room to work directly in front of the oil drain hole. The M18x1.5 Volvo aluminum oil pan thre …

DennisB WiseAutoTools.com © Summary: Frequently, we have customers that are trying to save money by not purchasing a complete Time-Sert thread repair kit. We understand. Who doesn’t like saving money? However, if someone purchases only part of the specialty tools for a repair and do it incorrectly, they’re really not saving any money. In fact it will now cost more time and money to fix the “come-back”. In the case of a headbolt thread repair, the gaskets will be ruined and the cylinder head …