2000 F115 Oil Pan

[pathfinder101]

Hi,

Just wondering how difficult it would be to replace oil pan? I was changing oil and turned the oil drain plug one to many and as you guessed it, I striped the threads in the oil pan. I only know the basics such as changing oil, lower oil unit, oil filter and spark plugs...Unfortunately, I really was'nt paying attention on how much torque I was using... Never had this happen to me since I had the boat for 8 yrs. Any help would be well appreciated.....And If not difficult can you provide me step by step instructions or any video to any links?

Thanks,
Jeff

[cool rock daddy]

if its not stripped too bad , try 3-4 wraps of teflon tape around plug bolt

[hudson_boater]

helicoil

I did the same thing. My dealer installed a helicoil and have had no problems in 8 years

[mrv8outboard]

You can try a Helicoil insert (they work well installed properly). DO NOT use teflon tape. If you find the need to replace the pan it is not that difficult. Also inspect to oil pump if you do the job. The seal area on the pump has been updated on some model years because of water intrusion.

[mrv8outboard]

Just a heads up on the oil pump reasoning. You can see the obvious design changes old VS new.

[mrv8outboard]

Old design.