In a message dated 12/29/2005 2:11:27 P.M. Central Standard Time, martin@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx writes: Sure - if you drain the oil and coolant first. The coolant has two drain bungs in either side of the block, same as the sump plug Martin >>> OK, yeah that's what I thought. I have never removed those plugs but I have a nifty tool I made with a Dremel - I ground down a 3/8" Chevy/Ford stripped-out-differential-check-plug extractor which I then put inside a 5/8" deepwell socket. it fits perfectly and is made of hardened steel. I tried having a machine shop make me a drain plug tool with 5/16" key stock but the metal was too weak and I twisted it trying to loosen my drain plug (don't remember making it that tight last time!!). Once I have the engine back in the car I plan on setting this extractor thing in a regular socket so hopefully I can use it once the engine is back where it belongs again. I'll drain the coolant tonight and then try Mike Greise's plug outlet trick since I happen to have a spare laying around in my bedroom at the moment anyway! Thanks guys - I'll let you know how it turns out. Andy Fargo, ND 1982 DeLorean DMC12 VIN 11596 [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] 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/