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Reply With QuoteHeat Gun, WD-40 and a high quality wrench.Originally Posted by Meatwad
This is a discussion on Best way to remove overtightened bolts within the Maintenance, service, and repair forums, part of the Tutorials & DIY category; I'm trying to get my oil drain plug out and the last guys who worked on it tightened so much ...
I'm trying to get my oil drain plug out and the last guys who worked on it tightened so much I couldn't remove it even with a fitted wrench and a hammer.
What's the best way to loosen this?
Heat Gun, WD-40 and a high quality wrench.
Defi Imperial Boost Guage,Tim Bailey Tuned,Cobb catted DP, Borla CBE, GT Spec 4 point H brace. 18x8.5 Enkei PF01s, Kartboy Engine Pitch Stopper. Whiteline Steering Rack Bushings. Rallitek 25mm FSB, Rallitek 22mm RSB, Rallitek HD endlinks.
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I hate to say this, but a 6-pt. wrench and a hammer... Are you sure you're attempting to loosen it? The last thing you want is a stripped drain bolt, so be careful when removing it and be careful when replacing it too.
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Defi Imperial Boost Guage,Tim Bailey Tuned,Cobb catted DP, Borla CBE, GT Spec 4 point H brace. 18x8.5 Enkei PF01s, Kartboy Engine Pitch Stopper. Whiteline Steering Rack Bushings. Rallitek 25mm FSB, Rallitek 22mm RSB, Rallitek HD endlinks.
"Can you imagine the eThug power you'll be able to wield as you type messages of death to JDM hating domestic car enthusiasts?"-TiC
The drain plug on a WRX should loosen to the left, correct? Counterclockwise?
it does loosen counterclockwise. Be careful though, its easy to mix that up when your under the car at and weird angle to the bolt. I did the same thing, luckily i wasn't using accesive force, just couldn't get it off then realized i was going the wrong way.
just remember righty-tighty, lefty-loosey
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