Can i use a 1981 GS550 oil pan on my 1978 GS550?

[Guest]

I stripped my the pan where the oil plug goes in..i overtighened it woops.

i found some on ebay, but there's a really clean/sturdy looking 1981 pan.

there is also a 1978 pan, but it's way sketchy and gross looking.

thanks.

[steveb922]

Yes you can. Same part number for both years - 11511-47001.

[Steve]

Quicker, easier and much cheaper, though, is to go to your local auto parts store and get an oversize plug.

It is labeled by the same thread size (M14x1.5), but is made to a slightly larger diameter and cuts its own threads.

They are available in a +1 or a +2 size, you will probably need the +1.

The cost is about $3, compared to the price of a replacement oil pan, oil pan gasket and exhaust gaskets.

The time is whatever it takes to install the plug twice (you should grease the threads the first time to catch the few slivers of aluminum that happen when you cut the threads, then remove the plug to wipe the grease).

Easy? Let's just say that you might not want to risk removing the exhaust, for fear of breaking any of the bolts at the head.

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[Gateway]

I have a pan you can have for free. better than tossing it out!!