6th Gen ('00-'05): REALLY stripped oil pan bolt :(
#1
REALLY stripped oil pan bolt :(
I noticed the bolt was starting to strip about 2 or 3 oil changes ago, but I kept forgetting about it and putting it off. Anyway, now I've got a problem.
After the 14mm socket stopped working, I tried vice grips. I'm a pretty strong guy, all I managed to do was round out the bolt even with them tightened as much as possible. After that, I took the truck down to the parts store and picked up a bolt remover kit. I can't even get the de-threader to work, even with the 13mm socket (14mm just floats, it's not even close).
Last oil change I did, I was in too much of a hurry and must have cranked the bolt down too hard. Now I know I can't be the only idiot in the world that has tightened down a stripped bolt too much and not been able to get it out, can anyone help me out here?
Attached a few pictures so you can see what I'm dealing with...
After the 14mm socket stopped working, I tried vice grips. I'm a pretty strong guy, all I managed to do was round out the bolt even with them tightened as much as possible. After that, I took the truck down to the parts store and picked up a bolt remover kit. I can't even get the de-threader to work, even with the 13mm socket (14mm just floats, it's not even close).
Last oil change I did, I was in too much of a hurry and must have cranked the bolt down too hard. Now I know I can't be the only idiot in the world that has tightened down a stripped bolt too much and not been able to get it out, can anyone help me out here?
Attached a few pictures so you can see what I'm dealing with...
#5
Do you have a Dremel tool? If so, grind the edges down so you can fit a 6 point socket or box end wrench on it. Heat it with a portable torch, let it cool then go at it with a 6 point socket and breaker bar. If you have to use a box end wrench slide a piece of pipe or something over the end for greater leverage.
#6
I was thinking a strong file myself, but a dremel sounds much easier on the hands. I'll have to see if I can find one to borrow.
I appreciate the responses guys, going to attack it again tomorrow morning. Hopefully I can get it out without too many bruises and foul words.
I appreciate the responses guys, going to attack it again tomorrow morning. Hopefully I can get it out without too many bruises and foul words.
#7
#9
Ding, ding, ding. This is how I remove them at work. I use a SHARP chisel bit on my air hammer and work the edge to loosen it up.
To the OP: The drain plug is 13mm, not 14mm. This is why you stripped it. 14mm is only on Asian imports.