Volvo Aluminum Oil Pan Problems - Drain Plug Thread Repair

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 thread repair kit, pn Time Sert 1815C by the Time Fastener Company is far superior to parts store temporary kits/plugs. Install a new set of threads in the oil pan that's made of steel which is stronger the the originals.

By using this kit the threads are upgraded to steel which is ten times stronger than aluminum! After using this kit, the repaired aluminum oil pan will still accept the original size drain plug M18x1.5. *Note if you’ve used an oversized drain plug this kit may not be large enough because the hole would have been enlarged. Time Sert inserts are solid as opposed to Helicoil which are a thin coil of wire which may leak or come back out with the drain plug. Why take a chance losing the oil in your engine? Visit the Time Sert 1815C product listing for more information at WiseAutoTools.com or call 800-734-8665. A partial application of the M18x1.5 kit is listed below. Always verify your size before ordering.

Volvo 850 1993 – 1997
Volvo 940 1994 – 1995
Volvo 960 1992 – 1997
Volvo C30 2.5 L 2521 CC L5 DOHC 20 Valve 2011 – 2013
Volvo C30 2007 – 2010
Volvo C70 2.5 L 2521 CC L5 DOHC 20 Valve 2013 – 2013
Volvo C70 1998 – 2012
Volvo S40 2.5 L 2521 CC L5 DOHC 20 Valve 2011 – 2011
Volvo S40 2000 – 2010
Volvo S40 2012 – 2012
Volvo S60 2.0 L 1969 CC L4 Drive-E 2015 – 2015
Volvo S60 2.0 L 1999 CC L4 DOHC 16 Valve 2014 – 2014
Volvo S60 2.4 L 2435 CC L5 DOHC 20 Valve 2005 – 2005
Volvo S60 2.5 L 2497 CC L5 DOHC 20 Valve 2012 – 2015
Volvo S60 2.5 L 2516 CC L5 DOHC 20 Valve 2005 – 2005
Volvo S60 2.5 L 2521 CC L5 DOHC 20 Valve 2005 – 2005
Volvo S60 3.0 L 2953 CC L6 DOHC 24 Valve 2011 – 2015
Volvo S60 2001 – 2004
Volvo S60 2006 – 2009
Volvo S70 1998 – 2000
Volvo S80 2.0 L 1969 CC L4 Drive-E 2015 – 2015
Volvo S80 2.5 L 2521 CC L5 DOHC 20 Valve 2006 – 2006
Volvo S80 2.9 L 2922 CC L6 DOHC 24 Valve 2002 – 2003
Volvo S80 3.0 L 2953 CC L6 DOHC 24 Valve 2012 – 2015
Volvo S80 3.2 L 3192 CC L6 DOHC 24 Valve 2012 – 2014
Volvo S80 1999 – 2001
Volvo S80 2004 – 2005
Volvo S80 2007 – 2011
Volvo S90 1997 – 1998
Volvo V40 2.5 L 2497 CC L5 DOHC 20 Valve 2013 – 2014
Volvo V40 2000 – 2004
Volvo V50 2005 – 2011
Volvo V60 2.0 L 1969 CC L4 Drive-E 2015 – 2015
Volvo V60 2.0 L 1999 CC L4 DOHC 16 Valve 2014 – 2014
Volvo V60 2.5 L 2497 CC L5 DOHC 20 Valve 2015 – 2015
Volvo V60 3.0 L 2953 CC L6 DOHC 24 Valve 2015 – 2015
Volvo V70 1998 – 2010
Volvo V90 1997 – 1998
Volvo XC60 2.0 L 1969 CC L4 Drive-E 2015 – 2015
Volvo XC60 2.0 L 1999 CC L4 DOHC 16 Valve 2014 – 2014
Volvo XC60 3.0 L 2953 CC L6 DOHC 24 Valve 2012 – 2015
Volvo XC60 3.2 L 3192 CC L6 DOHC 24 Valve 2012 – 2015
Volvo XC60 2010 – 2011
Volvo XC70 2.0 L 1969 CC L4 Drive-E 2015 – 2015
Volvo XC70 3.0 L 2953 CC L6 DOHC 24 Valve 2013 – 2015
Volvo XC70 3.2 L 3192 CC L6 DOHC 24 Valve 2013 – 2015
Volvo XC70 2003 – 2012
Volvo XC90 2.5 L 2516 CC L5 DOHC 20 Valve 2005 – 2005
Volvo XC90 2.5 L 2521 CC L5 DOHC 20 Valve 2005 – 2006
Volvo XC90 2.5 L 2521 CC L5 DOHC 20 Valve 2013 – 2014

Question: What about all the metal shavings from drilling and tapping?

Answer: The metal in the bottom of the pan is flushed out using old oil or new oil before finally installing the drain plug. Once the oil starts coming out metal free, the flush is complete.

Question: Do I have to remove the oil pan to do this repair?

Answer: No. In most cases the repair is done right on the engine so a lot of labor and down time is saved.

Question: A local shop wants over a $1,000 to install a new oil pan. Will your kit work?

Answer: Our kits are designed and manufactured in the USA and are very dependable. As long as the hole was not made bigger with some other type of repair or over-sized drain plug our kit will work flawlessly. Better yet, besides saving money the threads will actually be stronger.

We've been selling specialty tools and aluminum thread repair kits since 2005. Call for assistance in finding the best oil pan thread repair kit for your application at 800-734-8665 x251 or provide your details by using our Contact Form.