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[mcvgums]

I was in a hurry to change my oil and did not let the car cool. I stripped the hex on the oil drain plug using too much force on the wrong allen wrench. I ordered a replacement, but I need to know how to approach removing the existing stripped drain plug.

I was thinking thar getting the 8mm allen socket and tapping it into place may work, but I am afraid there is not enough left to grip it. Any suggestion for a dumba$$? :renntech:

[wdonovan]

Banging the right sized hex key in there might work, certainly worth a try as it's the quickest, cheapest way out. If NG, try getting an EZ Out that can be hammered in. You may be able to get it started with a hammer and chisel (careful not to hurt the pan).

[violaGT3]

I was in a hurry to change my oil and did not let the car cool. I stripped the hex on the oil drain plug using too much force on the wrong allen wrench. I ordered a replacement, but I need to know how to approach removing the existing stripped drain plug.

I was thinking thar getting the 8mm allen socket and tapping it into place may work, but I am afraid there is not enough left to grip it. Any suggestion for a dumba$$? :renntech:

Hi there are a few ways, But I would recommend using a cut off wheel on one side of the stripped nut, making a slot and then using a hammer screwdriver combo to tap/screw it out like the worlds cheapest hammer drill. good luck with it.

[wdonovan]

Banging the right sized hex key in there might work, certainly worth a try as it's the quickest, cheapest way out. If NG, try getting an EZ Out that can be hammered in. You may be able to get it started with a hammer and chisel (careful not to hurt the pan).

[viper501]

Might also consider pulling the pan and working on it from both sides. You could cut a slot on the flat of the plug from the 'inside' and use a large screwdriver to remove it. Just be careful that you don't crack the pan if you start hammering things into the plug. If you do, I've got my old pan for cheap.

[mcvgums]

Thanks guys, I will give these suggestions a try and report back. Thank you also for not raking me over the coals for the rookie mistake!

[porschinator]

I wouldn't use the word BANG when referring to working on a Porsche engine. Tapping is a much better word :) Anyways I would bite the bullet and have a Dealer replace it. They see that all the time and have the tools to work around it.

Too many times I have seen guys cut slots only to see the bolt split or the head break off. Then the huge hassle of using a tap to get it out. I am surprised how tight people tighten the oil plug and don't realize the washer is there for a reason. No more then 30 ft/lb is needed.

Edited May 7, 2007 by porschinator

[Loren]

Use an Easy-Out.

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