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sump plug rounded off

Posted: 22 May 2009, 17:47
by tonymolloy
i just went to change my oil and the sump plug is rounded,any suggestions?

Re: sump plug rounded off

Posted: 22 May 2009, 18:03
by peasant
Vice grips and a new sump plug and washer ?

Re: sump plug rounded off

Posted: 22 May 2009, 18:47
by bigherb
Try using a hexagonal socket.

Re: sump plug rounded off

Posted: 22 May 2009, 21:15
by tonymolloy
peasant wrote:Vice grips and a new sump plug and washer ?
there,s no room to get vice grips in as its recessed

Re: sump plug rounded off

Posted: 23 May 2009, 09:45
by Aidan
Irwin sockets :ok
1/2" in standard set should do it rather than the 13mm in the extension set
these guys rock

Re: sump plug rounded off

Posted: 23 May 2009, 19:15
by tonymolloy
i ve got it sorted now,i got a garage to do it,cheers