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Rounded off the drain plug, what else can I do?

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Old 05-20-2008, 08:58 PM
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Maybe I missed it, but have you tried the universal metric wrench(vise grip)
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Old 05-20-2008, 08:59 PM
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I wouldn't think it would fit in there. Worth a try though
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Old 05-20-2008, 11:42 PM
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We are talking about the drain plug on the bottom of the block, just above the oilpan. It is opposite of the knock sensor, correct?
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I wouldn't think it would fit in there. Worth a try though
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Old 05-20-2008, 11:54 PM
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Ya its completely round now, no wrench is gona help. I'll just bite the bullet and let the coolant flow. Will it hurt anything to have some fall in the cylinders?
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Old 05-21-2008, 10:35 AM
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I suppose you wouldn't have access to a TIG welder. If you could, weld a piece of flat stock to the rounded plug. The heat from the weld alone could be enough to help break it free. The flatbar could also act as a torque multiplier(handle)....
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Originally Posted by 94zgreenmachine
I suppose you wouldn't have access to a TIG welder. If you could, weld a piece of flat stock to the rounded plug. The heat from the weld alone could be enough to help break it free. The flatbar could also act as a torque multiplier(handle)....
I'll have to take it to a shop and have them do that sometime. Right now I just need to get my heads off.
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Old 05-21-2008, 11:04 AM
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I think I am going to pull the lower driverside w/p bolt, hopefully does the trick. I got the knock sensor out on the otherside.
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