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Old Feb 10, 2011 | 04:34 PM
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Default Drain plug help.

I have a 2005 Dodge Ram SLT 4.7 liter. My oil drain plug has been rounded off thanks to EZ Lube. I have tried several options to get it off: vice grips, dremel tool and flat head screw driver plus wrench, etc. I am going to try bolt extractors but I'm unsure as to what size I need. What wrench size is needed to remove the drain plug? Any other ideas as far as removing the plug are appreciated.
 
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Old Feb 10, 2011 | 05:53 PM
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I have a set of Craftsman Bolt-Outs I bought for like $15.99. They work great for rounded out heads...

 
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Old Feb 10, 2011 | 06:14 PM
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yup i agree with hammer....they do work great
 
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Old Feb 10, 2011 | 06:20 PM
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Yep, IMO there are two things should be in EVERY toolbox to get you out of trouble, a set of Bolt-Outs for bolts and a set of Grab-Its for screws...

You'll spend under $20 on each and save yourself hours of headache.

 
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Old Feb 10, 2011 | 08:50 PM
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Then get a Fumoto valve for it. Great invention.
 
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Old Feb 10, 2011 | 09:21 PM
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Originally Posted by HammerZ71
Yep, IMO there are two things should be in EVERY toolbox to get you out of trouble, a set of Bolt-Outs for bolts and a set of Grab-Its for screws...

You'll spend under $20 on each and save yourself hours of headache.

I also usually keep a couple cold ones in my tool box...one for accomplished jobs and the other for troubled jobs! but I agree with the Craftsmen Bolt outs....I just tackled the same problem with the wife's car!
 
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Old Feb 11, 2011 | 09:08 AM
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Like you, when we bought my wifes Mini Cooper the oil pan bolt felt like someone put a combo of lok-tite and used an impact gun. Those tools that Hammer shows are what i have and used I bought them years ago and never used them but that ONE time

Irwin makes my set

 
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Old Feb 11, 2011 | 11:20 AM
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Thanks for all your help. I had to order a new plug so as soon as it arrives, I will attempt to get the bolt off using the aforementioned bolt extractor. I will keep you guys posted.
 
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