It's a normal screwthread - to rotate anti-clockwise looking at the head.
(lefty loosy, righty tighty).
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| Author: | nixphotopix [ Mon Apr 01, 2013 10:12 pm ] |
| Post subject: | undoing tight sump plug |
Can anyone tell me the direction to undo the oil sump plug. the previous oil change was tightened too much and i don't wanna tighten anymore trying to undo it. anti clockwise right?? |
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| Author: | Harley [ Mon Apr 01, 2013 10:15 pm ] |
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It's a normal screwthread - to rotate anti-clockwise looking at the head. (lefty loosy, righty tighty).
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| Author: | drmini in aust [ Mon Apr 01, 2013 10:17 pm ] |
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It is preferable to use a ring spanner or a socket. There is insufficient room to use an open end spanner (or a shifter!!) properly. |
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| Author: | nixphotopix [ Mon Apr 01, 2013 10:18 pm ] |
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i don't have a socket set. have been trying a 15/16 ring spanner but can't get very good grip and slips off |
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| Author: | Harley [ Mon Apr 01, 2013 10:32 pm ] |
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If I were you I'd get a new sump plug (and copper washer) before doing your oil change. Put the newies in together. If you round the hex a bit each time you'll have an issue later on. |
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| Author: | 9YaTaH [ Tue Apr 02, 2013 8:28 am ] |
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nixphotopix wrote: i don't have a socket set. have been trying a 15/16 ring spanner but can't get very good grip and slips off
Sounds like the plug is rounded off a tad....you may need some serious help from Mr Welder or Mr Cold Chisel ONLY after you have bought a new plug and washer tho.... |
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| Author: | drmini in aust [ Tue Apr 02, 2013 10:00 am ] |
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Borrow a socket and bar, ring spanners often have a dirty big chamfer in them which doesn't grip a bad sump plug well. |
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| Author: | surtees [ Tue Apr 02, 2013 10:37 am ] |
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Or buy/borrow a single hex socket and breaker bar. Using the single hex will help if it is a bit rounded it gets a better grip. You may need to tap it on with a hammer if it is rounded. As others have said buy a new plug and washer. I always do sump plugs up with a ring spanner, it gives yo a good feel and you are less likely to over tighten it then if you use a ratchet. |
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| Author: | Monaco [ Tue Apr 02, 2013 12:07 pm ] |
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nixphotopix wrote: i don't have a socket set. have been trying a 15/16 ring spanner but can't get very good grip and slips off
A socket set is a good investment...even a cheap set! |
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| Author: | nixphotopix [ Tue Apr 02, 2013 4:18 pm ] |
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Monaco wrote: nixphotopix wrote: i don't have a socket set. have been trying a 15/16 ring spanner but can't get very good grip and slips off A socket set is a good investment...even a cheap set! I had that conundrum! Either buy a cheap socket set or a good quality 15/16 Spanner. I chose the later as I wanna start collecting some tools. Might see if the mechanic down the road will loosen it enough to take off with spanner when I get home. |
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| Author: | 9YaTaH [ Tue Apr 02, 2013 5:07 pm ] |
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surtees wrote: Or buy/borrow a single hex socket and breaker bar. Using the single hex will help if it is a bit rounded it gets a better grip. You may need to tap it on with a hammer if it is rounded.
As others have said buy a new plug and washer. I always do sump plugs up with a ring spanner, it gives yo a good feel and you are less likely to over tighten it then if you use a ratchet. What he and the Doc said 
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