Rounded off oil drain bolt - How to remove?
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Originally Posted by KrisZ
I would use one of these, provided there is room. Tightens as you apply torques so you know it will not let go of the bolt.
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Large vice grips might also work, but you have to make sure they are on square and very tight, otherwise you will mingle the bolt even more.
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I would use one of these, provided there is room. Tightens as you apply torques so you know it will not let go of the bolt.
Large vice grips might also work, but you have to make sure they are on square and very tight, otherwise you will mingle the bolt even more.
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Originally Posted by 2dogs
Maybe these from Harbor Freight would work?
https://www.harborfreight.com/9-pc-38-in-drive-metric-bolt-extractor-socket-set-67894.html
+1 That is what I would use first, the HF should be good enough for a couple of uses. A better quality tool will last longer but at least the HF goes to 19mm.
Edit: Never mind I see you already tried them, go with the pipe wrench or Cobra's.
Maybe these from Harbor Freight would work?
https://www.harborfreight.com/9-pc-38-in-drive-metric-bolt-extractor-socket-set-67894.html
+1 That is what I would use first, the HF should be good enough for a couple of uses. A better quality tool will last longer but at least the HF goes to 19mm.
Edit: Never mind I see you already tried them, go with the pipe wrench or Cobra's.
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Larger vise grips and make them super-tight to close.
10 or 12 inch Knipex Cobras. Make sure the lower jaw is on your right side.
You will need a special socket for rounded off fasteners. 2nd consideration is why it's rounded off. Did someone use an impact wrench? Then it's pounded on, and rounded off. Who knows what conditions the threads might be in.
Get a new magnetic drain plug and the washer. You may also need a thread repair kit by the time you get this removed.
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Get a new magnetic drain plug and the washer. You may also need a thread repair kit by the time you get this removed.
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Leave it alone and suck the oil out the dipstick tube from now on.
The Irwin Bolt Grips that OnTheRocks posted.
Use a short handled sledge to whack the right one on. It will get that plug out, without fail.
Use a short handled sledge to whack the right one on. It will get that plug out, without fail.
If you raise the front end of your vehicle, and support with jack stands, you may not be high enough off the ground. Crawling under, with less than 12", does not allow you to be in a good position, or use longer tools with more leverage. Sometimes, reach and access is limited when you're trying to use power tools. When you have the vehicle up on a lift, you can stand under it. This allows you to plant your feet in a wide stance, get your body behind the tool, or maybe use power tools. Think about an impact tool. You may also need some sort of universal joint to give you the correct angle.
I would also worry about the condition of the threads after you get the drain plug out.
I would also worry about the condition of the threads after you get the drain plug out.
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