Need help extracting drain plug...
 

so i bet everyone had this kind of situation before, stripped or rounded nuts or bolts. over the weekend I decided to do an oil change it was lil bit rounded to start with but i only had 12points 14mm for 1/2 drive so just said f@#k it and used it. welp it didn’t end well, i’ve ordered fumoto valve for future oil changes but for my stuck drain bolt should i pick up a 14mm 6 point socket or bolt extractor special tool? just trying to see what y’all can add or give me some tips.

First thing I would try is getting a 6pt and hammering it onto the bolt till it is fully seated. Don't jerk on the ratchet, just gradly increase pressure. That thing shouldn't be so tight that it won't come off that way. Your next bet is going to be a big set of vice grips. Good luck.

i'd go the bolt extractor route. usually the quickest.

but it won't get it to tighten back on...

If you can get a good grip, a big channel lock or vice grip might work. Otherwise, left-hand bolt extractor is the best

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I had the same problem after "talented dealer technicians" performed oil changes for six years.
The solution was to gently tap a six point socket over the oil drain bolt and carefully use a long handle for more torque.
Use a new crush washer and use a torque wrench to replace it.

Bolt out/damaged bolt removers should do the trick if you’re ok with buying some new tools to add to your collection

https://m.sears.com/craftsman-10-pc-...SABEgJxa_D_BwE

https://c.shld.net/rpx/i/s/i/spin/im...ei=500&wid=500

Here ya go - :thumbsup:

OR, Bubba suggests you take a cold chisel and a big fucking hammer and cut into and hammer on the side of the plug, in a counterclockwise direction, till it loosens up (since you ain't gonna use it no more anyway).


humfrz

Everyone has good suggestions already.


Remove that splash panel if you haven't for more access. I'd use big vice grips first, then hammer on the 6 point with a long breaker bar. I personally haven't used those socket extractors yet but they look promising. I did try to use the drill bit extractors for smaller bolts but that didn't work.

picking up a 6point socket today and hope for the best, already tried huge channel lock for pluming but still couldn’t get it.. maybe vice grip is better after all

Turn it the other way...

Yeah, think you're going to need something with more bite or longer handle like a breaker bar/extending ratchet for the torque since it's on there tight.

i know lefty loose righty tighty haha but i did try going the opposite direction just in case if the bolt was frozen frozen stuck

i have a 15in breaker bar but harbor freight opened up in local location so i’m picking up 25in breaker as well.👍

That should do it, gradually increase pressure. Watch the socket, if you see it start turning and the base of the bolt head isn't moving I would stop. Best to go to an extractor at that point.

honestly if that doesn’t work i’m gonna do an oil change through dipstick tube hole😂😂😂

Bubba's last resort.

First make sure your auto insurance is paid up, then move your car way down the driveway then heat up the area around the bolt with the torch.

:popcorn:


humfrz

reminds me of this meme

i've used them on my older truck a couple times for rotted out fasteners. they've always worked. but those were fasteners that were properly torqued, not over-torqued...

6 point


Then remove splash panel and use vice grips


How did you manage to round off the bolt? Unless the 12 pt wasn't on properly?

Hammering on a steel bolt that's threaded into aluminum may turn out poorly ;) I can picture cracking the oil pan and causing a whole other, much more expensive problem. Get the bolt extractor and be nice to it.

The lower pan is steel.

Sorry I missed this thread until now. I think a small pipe wrench has potential here.

it could be a harbor freight 12pt, which i'm convinced are 1/32 oversized.

i don't believe i've ever successfully removed any fasteners with my 12pt harbor freight set. i've rounded most of them off... which is half the sockets i own. the other half are 6pt harbor freights...

I hope you've learned something here...

yes. buy extra's so i have something to tide me over till i can get them warrantied!

have you priced out sockets?!? i already sold the liver and a testicle for the tool box... the matco guy said he only accepts payments now in the form of first born's. i don't have any kids, therefore, i'm not getting any new sockets.

yeah 12 points socket and wasn’t sitting properly :clap:

I finally got all the tools so tomorrow morning i’m attacking that sucka bolt. if nothing works out ill put my baby up for sale lol

that’s me tho when i’m purchasing race car parts “y’all take kidney as a payment?”

It might have been cheaper and less time consuming just to get a new oil pan - :iono:


humfrz

but getting new tools is always more fun!

Finished the oil change this morning, took me 15mins. didn’t even need the special tool the bolt extractor.. love the 6points and 25in breaker bar.

Yaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


Like they say in the old country - "the right tool for the right job"


;)


humfrz

btw thanks everyone for inputs. any small tips were helpful to me, it’s amazing to know how good of a community we have for brz/get/frs owners. :thanks:

As well order a new drain plug from the dealership and put it on the next oil change.