NetNews Usenet Archive 1992 #16/NN_1992_16.iso/spool/rec/autos/tech/10194

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From: [e-mail] (James W. Swonger)
Subject: Re: Oil Drain Plug Is Stuck
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Date: Mon, 27 Jul 1992 15:57:55 GMT
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 If the head is not completely ruined, go and buy a set of 6-point sockets
and a ratchet. A good 6-point will hold on much better than an open-end
or, worse but more common unfortunately, an adjustable bolt stripper.

 If the head is beyond help then you should buy, beg or borrow a good-sized
pair of Vise-Grips. Big ones with the sharp teeth on the jaw end, not the
smooth end type. You want a long enough handle that you can really snap
the thing down with enough force to hold past the breakaway torque of the
bolt. With a good bite, you can then either (a) put a piece of pipe over
the arm which has the adjusting screw - make sure it's on so you're forcing
it in the stay-closed direction - or (b) use a hammer.

 The oil pan drain plug should never be on that tight. I think this sort
of thing (lug nuts too) is done to keep people coming back because they
can't undo the work of the idiot with the impact wrench. But the proper
choice of tools and a piece of pipe will set you free. Hint: use a tool
with a free replacement warranty if you go to extreme measures.
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