[DML] Re: Changing oil question

[tobyp@xxxxxxxxxxxx]

Japheth - The square is about 5/16", which is in between the standard 
square drives for most ratchets.  Some people make a tool from a 
larger allen wrench by grinding one end square to the proper 
dimensions.  Others actually have the correct tool to use for this.  
I personally (many years ago) took a 7/16" diameter bolt, cut all but 
about 1/2" of the shank off, and then used a file to make the remains 
of the shank square.  I just slip this "tool" into the plug, and use 
a box-end wrench to turn it.  You can do whatever works best for you, 
but that is the scoop.

Toby Peterson  VIN 2248 "Winged1"
DeLorean Parts Northwest, LLC
www.delorean-parts.com


--- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "secret_jedi_guy" 
<secret_jedi_guy@xxxx> wrote:
> I'm trying to change the oil, but 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 ratchet 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?









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