Seized oil dump plug
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Seized oil sump plug removal
I managed to round off the oil sump plug after I snapped a water pump pliers combination wrench and a ratchet.
how do I take off the plug? Should I just buy a new oil pan?
how do I take off the plug? Should I just buy a new oil pan?
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Yeah the biggest one please!
The plug was definitely overtorqued by the previous owner. I'm considering taking the engine out because the sump is leaking anyway and I am concerned about the state of the right chain tensioner.
The plug was definitely overtorqued by the previous owner. I'm considering taking the engine out because the sump is leaking anyway and I am concerned about the state of the right chain tensioner.
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Sorry to hear of your woes.
Other options are locking wheelnut/stud removers which cut a left hand thread as they tighten on or hitting a slightly undersize socket on; I can understand this being a last resort as you could dent your sump.
Search: 11pc Twist Sockets Locking Wheel Nut Remover Non Slip Broken Studs Rounded Bolts
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Good luck,
Mike.
Other options are locking wheelnut/stud removers which cut a left hand thread as they tighten on or hitting a slightly undersize socket on; I can understand this being a last resort as you could dent your sump.
Search: 11pc Twist Sockets Locking Wheel Nut Remover Non Slip Broken Studs Rounded Bolts
or
Brand New Locking Wheel Nut Remover Car Key Damaged Alloy Wheels Emergency Tools
Good luck,
Mike.
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