--- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "secret_jedi_guy" <secret_jedi_guy@xxxx> wrote: > I can't figure out how to get the > plug out of the oil pan. It looks like it just has a square hole > where you put in a ratched with no socket and unscrew it that way, > but everything I've tried is either too small or too big. It looks > like the same plug on the transmission fluid pan but it is hard to > see. Is there a special tool to get the plug out? > > Thanks for the help > > Japheth VIN: 1223 You can make the tool yourself quite easily and cheaply. Go to your local hardware store and ask for a piece of 5/16" square key-stock. It comes in 2ft lengths or something like that which is way more than you need, but it's so inexpensive anyway. Put a 90 degree bend about 1/2 to 3/4" from one end and cut off the excess. It's easier to heat it with a torch first. You now have a square "allen key" which will fit perfectly into that drain plug. Use the remainder of the key-stock to make more of these for your other DeLorean friends. Richard Rowe VIN 5853 To address comments privately to the moderating team, please address: moderators@xxxxxxxxxxx For more info on the list, tech articles, cars for sale see www.dmcnews.com To search the archives or view files, log in at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dmcnews Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dmcnews/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: dmcnews-unsubscribe@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/