Hi everyone,
I need some advice... If anyone can help.
My 998cc 77 model mini was sitting in a trucking yard for 8 years before I got it. The whole time it wasn't started or moved. Needless to say its taken 2 weeks to clean out all the dust, dirt, spiderwebs etc out of it. I even pulled a birds nest out of the engine bay! But after a quick clean up, some new fuel in the system, i turned the key and she fired up! Granted there was a heap of blue smoke that eventually stopped, but the miracle was that every single light and gadget on it worked! Even the brakes and tires were replaced just before it was parked 8 years ago coz they are all like brand new. My problem is, idiot me thought i'd change the oil and filters. It was only supposed to be a parts car, but was in too good nick to destroy. But the sump plug will not come off. I've used different sized sockets and spanners, i've tried soaking it in Wd40 to loosen it up, i've struck it with hammers to try to shock it a bit, but nothing! I was told to drill it out, and then use one of the extractor drill bit thingies, which i bought, but before I go to that extent, I thought i'd ask if anyone on here has had the same problem and if theres any old tricks that I havn't already been told as done above.
ANy advice would be greatly appreciated!!
Thanks heaps guys
Have fun
J
