i need some help
03-01-2004, 09:12 AM
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i need some help
my f**king drain plug has striped the threads out of my oil pan and i can't get it out someone please tell me a way without pulling the pan
03-01-2004, 09:27 AM
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Re: i need some help (jffcivic)
Pull it out simply... either Pry it out, use vise grips, etc...
And fix it fix a self threading oversize drain plug...
Next time don't overtighten.... Just snug it up..
fs
And fix it fix a self threading oversize drain plug...
Next time don't overtighten.... Just snug it up..
fs
03-01-2004, 09:56 AM
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Re: (filthy_shovel)
can't pry the plug out can't get under it an i just bought the car the previous owner
already used an oversized plug they messed it up
already used an oversized plug they messed it up
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Re: (filthy_shovel)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by filthy_shovel »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">If you bring it to a garage, they will probably end up replace the pan, so why ot do it yourself...
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you can just get them to re-thread........unless your pan is all f*cked up
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you can just get them to re-thread........unless your pan is all f*cked up
03-01-2004, 06:01 PM
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Re: (filthy_shovel)
thanks but the engine is only going to be in for a few more monthe i just need to get the old one out
thanks again for your help
thanks again for your help
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Re: i need some help (jffcivic)
I had the same problem about 2 years ago , and had to get mine out that night. Since it was 11 at night nothing was realy open . So i went to my 24 hour Wallmart and foudn a socket that was like gator wrench or something. They claim it could remove and stipped nut. So i bought took it home tried it out, and it worked. Not saying it was a quality tool but it saved my but that night.
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