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Jeff UK

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Since: Dec 24, 2005
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(Msg. 1) Posted: Mon Jan 02, 2006 4:55 pm
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Hi.
Any suggestions how to free my oil drain plug on a 94 ford Escort ?
Cant remember doing it up that tight !
Nuts a bit rounded now !
Cheers
Jeff

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jimmyh

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Since: Jun 28, 2005
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(Msg. 2) Posted: Mon Jan 02, 2006 4:55 pm
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try using a pair of vice grips

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msfortune

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(Msg. 3) Posted: Mon Jan 02, 2006 4:55 pm Post subject: Re: Frozen drain plug [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)

Jeff UK wrote: > Hi. > Any suggestions how to free my oil drain plug on a 94 ford Escort ? > Cant remember doing it up that tight ! > Nuts a bit rounded now ! > Cheers > Jeff Carefully file the rounded edges square as much as possible. Select a socket that seems slightly too small but sort of wants to go on. Gently tap that socket on with a hammer. Then try to loosen the bolt being sure to keep the drive square and holding it tight to the bolt. If the bolt is metric, which it probably is, then the tightest fitting socket may be an SAE size. PS> Have a replacement bolt available and perhaps an oversize one for if the threads strip and even a backup universal rubber plug if nothing else seals it. And don't let the wife change oil next time. >> Stay informed about: Frozen drain plug

johanb

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(Msg. 4) Posted: Mon Jan 02, 2006 9:07 pm Post subject: Re: Frozen drain plug [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)

Try a 6 point 1/2 inch wrench "Jeff UK" <jjeff DeleteThis @jfrost9.wanadoo.co.uk> wrote in message news:dpc3v8$fs5$1@newsg3.svr.pol.co.uk... > Hi. > Any suggestions how to free my oil drain plug on a 94 ford Escort ? > Cant remember doing it up that tight ! > Nuts a bit rounded now ! > Cheers > Jeff > > >> Stay informed about: Frozen drain plug

sdlomi2

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Since: Jun 24, 2005
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(Msg. 5) Posted: Mon Jan 09, 2006 7:03 am Post subject: Re: Frozen drain plug [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)

"johanb" <ollieb1oREMOVE.DeleteThis@THIScs.com> wrote in message news:QMmuf.55$sW2.1579@news.uswest.net... > Try a 6 point 1/2 inch wrench ...and tap straight onto the wrench/nut as you exert turning force--a little shock from the tapping often works wonders. Also, might help to attempt this while engine is HOT. s >> Stay informed about: Frozen drain plug

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