 Stripped tranny drain plug, I always wanted one of those! |
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 Jun 6, 2007 - 7:25 PM
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I went under to change my tranny fluid today and totally stripped the drain bolt/plug. It's so narrow in that area I couldn't really get a good grip ( i don't know how I managed to drain it before...). Successive tries just resulted in more and more stripping, and now I can get the socket onto bolt, but it just slips off if I try and turn it
 . I apologize if this isn't the correct area to post this...and I did read as many of the other stripped screw/bolt threads as I could, but that area is so small that I couldn't really imagine any of those methods working too well for me. Does anyone have any suggestions? I'm probably just going to have to bring it to my mechanic, but I thought I'd shoot you guys the problem first. Thanks, all input is appreciated.
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Jun 7, 2007 - 9:45 AM
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 Enthusiast  Joined Feb 5, '05 From pineapple under the sea Currently Offline Reputation: 9 (100%) |
If it is stripped out I would go ahead and take it to your mechanic, or you can try and drill it out and go down to the dealership and buy a new one.
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Jun 7, 2007 - 10:09 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Nov 12, '02 From Webster Ma. Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
make two sides flat with a file, spray it with pb blaster and grab it tight with pliers, then turn. that should do the trick.
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Jun 7, 2007 - 11:13 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Feb 10, '03 From Connecticut Currently Offline Reputation: 11 (100%) |
What you need is a Bolt-Out set, or maybe you can just find the one you need.
 You can find them at sears, make sure it has the size you need. This post has been edited by Supersprynt: Jun 7, 2007 - 11:16 AM -------------------- |
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Jun 7, 2007 - 10:30 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Feb 14, '07 From Provo, UT USA Currently Offline Reputation: 25 (100%) |
QUOTE(x_itchy_b_x @ Jun 7, 2007 - 9:09 AM) [snapback]566048[/snapback] make two sides flat with a file, spray it with pb blaster and grab it tight with pliers, then turn. that should do the trick. i would do that but use vice grips. i had to do that once on a mercury tracer oil drain plug. it had seized because i lost the washer the last time i changed the oil. but that is a sure method to get that sucka off. --------------------  Call me a traitor! See if I care. ;) |
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Jun 7, 2007 - 10:47 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Nov 9, '03 From Dayton, OH Currently Offline Reputation: 2 (100%) |
uses vice grips and give them some nice taps with a hammer.
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Jun 7, 2007 - 10:51 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Aug 31, '02 From Philadelphia, PA Currently Offline Reputation: 8 (100%) |
1st off... make sure your using a 6point socket...not a 12point.
a bolt out would get it off in about 1 sec. problem is they dont make 24m bolt outs  . dont drill it. metal shavings will get inside your tranny. try itchy's trick, or get a plumbers wrench. they are made for rounded surfaces. if all else fails, take it to a shop. -------------------- 15PSI - 30MPG - Megasquirt Tuned
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Jun 7, 2007 - 10:56 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Feb 10, '03 From Connecticut Currently Offline Reputation: 11 (100%) |
Vice grips destroy lives.
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