Get a propane torch. Make sure the engine is COLD. Then use the propane torch to apply heat to the oil pan (not the drain plug itself).
On Apr 7, 2008, at 11:35 AM, Jeff Lincoln wrote: > Ok those more experienced and wiser than I (which means the entire > list I'm > sure) - We have a situation where the oil drain plug will not budge. > Have > sprayed it with PB blaster and tried and tried but the darn thing wont > budge. We were afraid of rounding off the nut end so gave up > temporarily. > It's so stuck that I twisted the nub off of my socket adaptor trying > to get > it out. > > The van has been sitting for close to 2 years and I think the last > time the > oil was changed it was done at an oil change place (I know, I know) > so they > may have impact wrenched it on there tight to begin with. > > Any tricks or advice on getting this thing loose without messing it > up or > God Forbid twisting the head off? > > -- > Thanks, > > Jeff > '90 Carat (Grover) > '86 (We call this one Parts) > '78 Bus (Melissa) Patty's Bus |
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