Oil Drain Plug

xM P0W3Rx · Wed, Jan-07-2009, 12:33:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by odgaard

did u ever get it off? im having the same problem.

Yea I brought it to a friends shop. He got it out by hitting the hex in real hard with a hammer and then it came right out. So I would suggest making sure the hex screw is in ALL the way.

statepkt · Wed, Jan-07-2009, 02:18:34 AM

Bring to a shop and have them break it loose

[BlackDiamond] · Wed, Jan-07-2009, 03:13:58 AM

^^ I'm pretty sure that's what he did, one post above yours... haha

jlb532 · Thu, May-14-2009, 06:37:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xM P0W3Rx

Yea I brought it to a friends shop. He got it out by hitting the hex in real hard with a hammer and then it came right out. So I would suggest making sure the hex screw is in ALL the way.

Resurrecting as I'm having this trouble too...Any danger in "hitting the hex real hard with a hammer"? Potential to damage the oil pan or is this the best and safest suggestion?

**deilenberger** · Thu, May-14-2009, 07:38:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jlb532

Resurrecting as I'm having this trouble too...Any danger in "hitting the hex real hard with a hammer"? Potential to damage the oil pan or is this the best and safest suggestion?

Depends on what "real hard" means to you. If you hit it hard enough you might crack the oil pan. The oil would drain out real well after that, but kinda hard to get the new oil to stay in.

I'd suggest seeking professional assistance.

sly1types · Thu, May-14-2009, 09:08:26 PM

go to advanced auto parts and buy one the tools that are made for a stripped (7mm?) hex. i used it and it worked great!!

sly1types · Thu, May-14-2009, 09:10:58 PM

i think it's called a screw out.

no. 5 usa drill 17/64 worked great! I got it at Advanced auto parts.

jlb532 · Thu, May-14-2009, 09:12:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sly1types

i think it's called a screw out.

no. 5 usa drill 17/64 worked great! I got it at Advanced auto parts.

VERY interesting! Thanks!

HareRee · Fri, May-22-2009, 07:28:05 PM

How much disassembly would be needed to use vice grips to get it out?

Also my friend recommends using JB Weld and just welding a hex bit to the plug and then try and take it out. I think I'd prefer to use vice grips if it's not too much trouble.

Wed, Jan-07-2009, 02:18:34 AM	#32
statepkt Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 533 Reputation: 0 Location: Raleigh	Bring to a shop and have them break it loose __________________ 03 Imola Red Coupe

Wed, Jan-07-2009, 03:13:58 AM	#33
[BlackDiamond] Mmmmm Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 408 Reputation: 0 Location: North Vancouver	^^ I'm pretty sure that's what he did, one post above yours... haha __________________

Thu, May-14-2009, 09:08:26 PM	#36
sly1types Bugs explode at 160MPH Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 1,122 Reputation: 0 Location: missouri	go to advanced auto parts and buy one the tools that are made for a stripped (7mm?) hex. i used it and it worked great!! __________________ 305RWHP ///M My car idles at 90mph...

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