Sump Plug Removal

Metrinch worked on rounded off fasteners nothing else would fit. Note they are not SnapOn so do not replace lost sockets like the one I either kicked into grass or pack rats replaced with acorns.
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I Also needed SAE & Metric to fit everything encountered on my 2 72s

You have probably got it out by now. I use a 1 1/2" six point impact socket. Even though the hex is rather deeply recessed in order to strengthen the impact type socket (Matco), it still grabs the plug quite well. For a buggered up plug like yours you may have to take a Harbor Freight cheapie and grind it down to get max contact.

Sorry on the 1-7/16ths guess. I was on the road and trying to remember about where in the tray I picked it from. I was removing the plug regularly when my MKIII anti wet sump valve was sticking open.

I've had success with a vice-grip type tool like this: http://www.irwin.com/tools/locking-tool ... g-wrenches If it's locked on good, you can put a piece of pipe on the handle for a little extra leverage. Also, I would take up all the slack and give it a quick jolt of torque, rather than slowly increasing the torque on it.

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+1 Works like a charm. Spray some PB blaster on the bolt while you're at it.

A pipe wrench will twist that sucker right out.

@Aleks

Please tell us you got the plug out .... Three pages of posts on this topic is ENOUGHT!

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