what it the best way of removing a drain plug that is rounded. i was thinking about using an angle grinder and cuting new flat spots so my socket can grip it
rounded drian plug
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there are special wrenches and sockets for the job, you can try pounding a smaller socket on there, or tack weld an old socket on there
what i did when this happened to me is, i got a bigger nut, drilled it so it could fit over the rounded nut, and then i had it welded onto it by a friend and it came off 1, 2, 3
get an easyout set, pull it out and when u put the replacement in dont put it in so hard, it will actually seal better if you dont crank it down, snug it 1/4 turn to 1/2 turn after you have it hand tightened, and always use the correct size socket
Vise grips work great but you need to get a bite on the upper flange of the bolt,not where the hex is.Just be sure to position it so they don't hit the cases when turning them.
I had one the hulk had put in which was all rounded off (of course). I tried everything and the final thing that took it out was the irwin bolt extractors.
They actually work better than internal screw extractors (easy-outs) because they grip a larger radius of the head instead of the very inside after you've drilled a hole down the middle. They work GREAT.
They actually work better than internal screw extractors (easy-outs) because they grip a larger radius of the head instead of the very inside after you've drilled a hole down the middle. They work GREAT.
I agree , you need a bolt extractor but what they didn't mention is a torch.. Keep heating up the bolt till its easy to come out.. I would say a good five mins of heat from a torch unless you have map gas then three mins.
If you can't get one of those extractors, try to cut a slit in the middle of the bolt with a dremel tool so that you can just use a screwdriver to get it out. I've done it with other things before just not a drain plug.
I have an 8 piece set of these. Think I paid like 20 for them. Only used them a couple times but work great. They actually bite into the bolt instead of gripping on the sides.
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