Drilling Out Sump Plug?

[timwilky]

Originally Posted by rictus01

I've a set of these and they are very good, a useful investment.

Cheers Mark.

Interesting looking devices sir, I might just grab a set.


I keep hearing horror stories of Suzuki bolts being made of cheese. Whenever I get the opportunity I replace any I remove with Stainless Socket headed bolts. However, I have never felt the need to change the oil drain plug.

I have to question why I read of drain plug problems. They should never be torqued that tight as to make removal a problem. Perhaps investment in a set of decent flank drive sockets should be a pre requisite for any home mechanic.

[timwilky]

Originally Posted by Lee Rainbow

you can get stud exstractors which you tap in and then use a spanner to undo also try lightly i mean lightly so as not to damage the threads tapping it with a hammer to loosen it first

Don't use a spanner with stud extractors, you are asking for it to snap, use a tap wrench, that is why the have a square head

[rictus01]

Originally Posted by timwilky

I have to question why I read of drain plug problems. They should never be torqued that tight as to make removal a problem.

indeed, the only reason I can think of is the fact it's upsidedown, so people tighten it up by mistake first?

Cheers Mark.

[Viney]

Just rember that its an allot sump and can crack if you hit it, and its not a seperate part from the engine