stswulf Posted April 16, 2008 Report Share Posted April 16, 2008 went to change the oil on my 2006 and remembered that the bolt is SUPER stripped and tight, has been since I bought it. Hell the last time I had to use a torch to heat the metal. where can I get a replacement bolt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jking220 Posted April 16, 2008 Report Share Posted April 16, 2008 Ive had good luck with www.gmpartsdirect.com ... not the fastest shipping though... Ive had no issue with wait time, but I know others have. are you under warranty? I would "push" (B*tch at ) the local dealer to give you a new bolt.. I haven't looked it up, but its probably pretty cheap, especially on their end... they might just give you one to leave them alone. Jonah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BodybyFisher Posted April 16, 2008 Report Share Posted April 16, 2008 Push the dealer to give you a new bolt?, that is sounding very Democrat to me, blame the dealer for the faulty actions or others or myself! Who is to say that a bad socket, bad wrench or bad technique wasn't used on it and it was damaged, how is the dealer responsible for that? Can we just replace the $3.28 bolt and realize that it was probably damaged by some AHOLE in a JIFFY LUBE type of shop or the prior owner and STOP blaming the dealer? The GD car is two years old at this point and the bolt was probably damaged why is the dealer responsible? $3.28, is what it is.... Replace it I replaced mine because the HEAD was worn out and had a hard time turning it, is that what you are talking about or are ou saying the THREADS are stripped, my HEAD was rounded.... Here is the part # for the bolt on a 1996 OIL DRAIN PLUG (11518377) - $3.28 Here is a photo of the replacement plug, it has a NICE magnet on the end of it that my original bolt did not..... Pre-1995 - DTC codes OBD1 >> 1996 and newer - DTC codes OBD2 >> https://www.obd-codes.com/trouble_codes/gm/obd_codes.htm How to check for codes Caddyinfo How To Technical Archive >> http://www.caddyinfo.com/wordpress/cadillac-how-to-faq/ Cadillac History & Specifications Year by Year http://www.motorera.com/cadillac/index.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jking220 Posted April 16, 2008 Report Share Posted April 16, 2008 Push the dealer to give you a new bolt?, that is sounding very Democrat to me, blame the dealer for the faulty actions or others or myself! Who is to say that a bad socket, bad wrench or bad technique wasn't used on it and it was damaged, how is the dealer responsible for that? Can we just replace the $3.28 bolt and realize that it was probably damaged by some AHOLE in a JIFFY LUBE type of shop or the prior owner and STOP blaming the dealer? The GD car is two years old at this point and the bolt was probably damaged why is the dealer responsible? $3.28, is what it is.... Replace it I said this thinking it may still be under warranty, or was when the oil was last changed before he got the car since it was so new, so the dealer may have done the oil change when the plug was damaged. I agree that if it was taken to jiffylube or the like (or done at home), just replace the plug. I bought a new plug after I messed mine up trying to take it out with a 12 point socket, new plug was under $5 I think. I was not saying to blame the dealer if they were not the ones who damaged the plug. Jonah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abad95 Posted April 16, 2008 Report Share Posted April 16, 2008 Make sure you get an original at the dealer.I bought an aftermarket at NAPA and it leaked like hell... Oh,not to mention cost more than the dealer. Florin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BodybyFisher Posted April 17, 2008 Report Share Posted April 17, 2008 The one you buy from GM (I bought mine from www.gmotors.com) has replaceable o-rings. Buy a supply of o-rings also while you are at it, I bought 5. Pre-1995 - DTC codes OBD1 >> 1996 and newer - DTC codes OBD2 >> https://www.obd-codes.com/trouble_codes/gm/obd_codes.htm How to check for codes Caddyinfo How To Technical Archive >> http://www.caddyinfo.com/wordpress/cadillac-how-to-faq/ Cadillac History & Specifications Year by Year http://www.motorera.com/cadillac/index.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winterset Posted April 17, 2008 Report Share Posted April 17, 2008 Aren't the O rings supposed to be replaced every time the bolt is removed? Probably why many overtighten the bolts to begin with - worn O rings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BodybyFisher Posted April 17, 2008 Report Share Posted April 17, 2008 Aren't the O rings supposed to be replaced every time the bolt is removed? Probably why many overtighten the bolts to begin with - worn O rings. True, I began to torque mine to spec, and replace the o-ring/seal, result NO LEAK Pre-1995 - DTC codes OBD1 >> 1996 and newer - DTC codes OBD2 >> https://www.obd-codes.com/trouble_codes/gm/obd_codes.htm How to check for codes Caddyinfo How To Technical Archive >> http://www.caddyinfo.com/wordpress/cadillac-how-to-faq/ Cadillac History & Specifications Year by Year http://www.motorera.com/cadillac/index.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delta Posted April 18, 2008 Report Share Posted April 18, 2008 I wouldn't go to Jiffy Lube if my life depended on it....pay peanuts, get MONKEYS, they could give a *smurf* less about your car.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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