liquidx

My oil bolt is stripped using a 17mm ratchet n it keeps slipping any ideas to get this bolt off?

TOO MUCH TORQUE

get a new pan, the pan's threads are likely stripped as well.

InvaderTrax

Get some large vice grips. It would be a major mess to drop that pan full of oil

Drive 4 fun

Yep, it is usually the pan. If you get it out, you likely cannot seal it and will need a new pan, so don't remove it. If the lube places do that, they do not always tell you and stick a plug in it. You end up needing a new pan.

da9licious

before you jump to conclusions it could just be over tightened and stripped on just the head they make kits with sockets made for removing damaged bolts..

http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_1...u=00910325000P

i woudld say try a new plug before shelling out for a new oil pan

melvillebutler

I always use this process for the bolt stripped oil. One thing to try is to clamp a large number of vice-grips on the head of the drain and pull while turning. Another is whether there is space between the head of drain plug, also put a large screwdriver that fits the jack and oil pan and tighten the drain plug while turning. Slowly but it works most of the time.

CompanyFlow

Either tap it and get it out or get a wrench and a towel.

numba1stunna201

X2 vice grips work wonders on stripped heads

dpetro1

i think we need to clarify whether the head of the bolt is rounded or if the threads are stripped. some people are giving suggestions for each issue.

if its just a rounded head then you can try vice grips or those sockets someone linked.

if the threads are stripped and the bolt is turning but not coming out then follow what MELVILLEBUTLER mentioned about wedging a screwdriver to get some pressure no the threads. once the bolt is out, either retap or replace the pan

Drive 4 fun

All good, but if it is not a rounded head, do you want to remove it, or just take off the pan. I guess when someone says stripped, I do not think rounded head. I reread the OP and he says stripped, but could be either from his description.

liquidx

hmm i wonder if they sell single pieces of those sockets

i believe it is a rounded head hopefully when i put a ratchet on there and try to turn it it just slips off or won't even budge

Tosman

If the bolt stripped & vice grips don't work I would....

1. Slowly drill thru the side of the bolt w/ cordless drill. (opt. use metal drilling wax with drill)
2. Push Allen wrench thru the hole for grip.
3. Turn to loosen bolt & remove bolt.
4. Plug in new bolt & washer quickly.
5. See if Pan thread is good & not leaking

EX.

mouab18c1

iTrader: (5)

Ahaha Nice picture, But i think it will be a bitch to drill a hole in that oil bolt. LOL

Tosman

Not really. I drilled thru 1/2" and thicker steel and I'm sure the bolt is aluminum. Nothing compare to steel except it's lighter and takes longer to rust. Just take it slow and easy. Either a Dewalt or Mikaita drill will easily do the job.

TOO MUCH TORQUE

if it is indeed stuck and you want to avoid spillage when removing the pan, either drill a hole in the oil pan or use a vacuum tool to suck it up from the dipstick.

komat

if the bolt is stripped... just go to sears and get a socket that is made for bolts that are rounded off

if the threads are stripped either weld a nut or get one of those universal oil pan bolt that expands if you tighten it. you can find these at advance auto, auto zone, etc

gsrdb2

bolt out i asure you it will work i work with tools all day at work go to sears they sell them there ask for bolt outs and they should know what they are and yes their is a 17mm one so dont stress it

getshocked777

i believe, but not sure that home depot sells single one (husky brand) . btw good idea tosman

liquidx

so i tried using the bolt outs.....#11 for a 17mm but it seems as if the bolt is so rounded that the socket couldnt fit over it...then a #13 was a bit too big because it would slip. at this point i may have to try the drilling technique so i gotta get a drill then the last resort is getting a new pan.

Drive 4 fun

Possibly easier than drilling would be to slot the head with a cutting disk, Dremel, or air disk, and use a large flat screwdriver turned with a wrench. Nothing is simple now.

el crapitan

this idea works sometimes, but a lot of the times the slot strips.
i like the drilling idea, but i think the placement/angle would make it difficult.

there are many methods to removing a bolt w/stripped head. what you want to do is try the easiest ones first.
what i like to do is grind or file off 2 "flats" on the head of the bolt. then use an adjustable wrench on them. be sure to hold the adjuster screw tight while turning, and be sure the shorter leg of the wrench is facing the direction you are turning.

i would try this method or the slot method first

and for the record, the drain plug is made from a slightly softer metal than the threads in the pan in order to reduce the risk of damage

liquidx

well i used the vicegrips method and it worked.....thanks....should have tried it first but popped in a new drain bolt and no leaks from the oil pan!!

VICEGRIPS FTW!!