Bolt for oil drain plug WILL NOT unscrew! - Page 2

01-02-2008, 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by maverick02

WORKED! Oil change.. done! Man, i really had to hit the wrench hard a few times to open it up.. 24oz hammer too

Congrats !

I suggest you to buy a new bolt and change it tho.

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01-02-2008, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by staticlag

Problem is that you used 12 pt sockets in the first place. Never use 12pt sockets!!! They strip more nuts than they undo!

Get yourself a nice 6pt socket set.

Yeah, 6 pt is the way to go, but I dont think the ratchet would've done it even with 6pt sockets... it's got too much spring in the mechanism

Thanks nycgps ! I dont think I need a new a bolt.. its not stripped or rounded.. it should be okay.

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01-02-2008, 09:19 PM

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At the risk of looking like an idiot, can someone please confirm that THIS is the way i should be turning the bolt!!!

One thing I don't miss about NJ is all the salt/chemicals they put on the roads.....it does wonders to the underside of a car. Its a bit rusty under there.

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01-02-2008, 10:47 PM

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Yeah, 6 pt is the way to go, but I dont think the ratchet would've done it even with 6pt sockets... it's got too much spring in the mechanism

you should never use a ratchet to apply shock loading anyway - sure way to f**k it!

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01-02-2008, 10:50 PM

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time to install a fumoto valve.

http://www.quickoildrainvalve.com/

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01-02-2008, 10:59 PM

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time to install a fumoto valve.

http://www.quickoildrainvalve.com/

I want it. Do you own one?

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01-02-2008, 11:52 PM

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I have 1, and Im going to take it out on my next oil change.

ITs just drains too slow.

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01-03-2008, 12:06 AM

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Good... i told ya a hammer would work.

Just don't tighten it too much.

Now, are you gonna start a thread about your oil filter being stuck?

ha ha..........

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01-03-2008, 02:43 AM

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haha the oil filter was on tight, but I got it off with some muscle

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01-03-2008, 06:56 AM

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Originally Posted by tjbourgoyne

I want it. Do you own one?

yes. it's awesome.

just put a drain pan under the car. Flip the switch and go do something else. When it's done, flip the switch and remove the oil pan.

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