Re: [DML] Shade Tree Mechanic

[Todd Nelson <tan5732@xxxxxxx>]

I just had the same problem with the coolant plug, which is the same as the 
oil plug and many other engine plugs.  What I did was buy a short 3/8" 
socket extension ($4) and used a bench grinder to make it to a 5/16" (size 
of plug square hole) square end.  It fit perfectly in the hole and a few 
quick raps with a long ratchet, I used my torque wrench, and it came free 
with ease.  The trick is to make the tool so that it fits perfectly, if it 
wiggles even a little bit you will eventually strip out the square hole and 
may never get it out without some major work.  I would recommend this over 
buying 5/16" square stock and bending it into a wrench, any socket extension 
will be made with much stronger steel and will last forever without 
deforming.  As always, the use of penetrating oil can help, I use PB 
Blaster.

Good luck
Todd


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From: "lingolor" <rlingo@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
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Sent: Tuesday, June 07, 2005 6:48 PM
Subject: [DML] Shade Tree Mechanic


> I'm having trouble getting my oil drain plug and transmission plug
> removed. I can't figure which size or which kind of tool to use to
> remove the oil.  Also, the transmission drain plug is locked tight. So
> tight in fact, that I stripped the plug after working on it for two
> hours.  It will not budge.  What can I do to get the cars fluids
> changed?  Suggestions appreciated.
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