ej20_ftw Posted September 3, 2012 Report Share Posted September 3, 2012 Well, I was trying to replace the rear differential fluid on my '06 IS250 AWD today, but I stripped the drain plug. The good news is I had a feeling that this would happen, so I bought a brand new drain plug a couple days ago. I need someone that is willing to help me to remove the drain plug and put the new one back in. I am willing to pay some $$ or beer or food to compensate for your time. Anyone willing to do it today? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocky31186 Posted September 3, 2012 Report Share Posted September 3, 2012 So you didn't strip the threads, your stripped the end while trying to break it loose? Snap a picture to give us a better idea of how bad it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTQ B4U Posted September 3, 2012 Report Share Posted September 3, 2012 So you didn't strip the threads, your stripped the end while trying to break it loose? Snap a picture to give us a better idea of how bad it is. In for blurry cell phone pic with no focus point :gabe: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocky31186 Posted September 3, 2012 Report Share Posted September 3, 2012 In for blurry cell phone pic with no focus point :gabe: I don't expect much out of CR for photos. LOL http://i477.photobucket.com/albums/rr133/probin007/crbuick.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farkas Posted September 3, 2012 Report Share Posted September 3, 2012 Face. Palm. Use the right size socket wrench next time :thumbup: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acklac7 Posted September 3, 2012 Report Share Posted September 3, 2012 Blow torch and good set of vice grips will probably get the job done, where you located? Also im guessing you need the fill-plug removed too? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ej20_ftw Posted September 3, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 3, 2012 So you didn't strip the threads, your stripped the end while trying to break it loose? Snap a picture to give us a better idea of how bad it is. I'll try to snap a pic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ej20_ftw Posted September 3, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 3, 2012 Face. Palm. Use the right size socket wrench next time :thumbup: I did use the right socket size. I think the metal itself is soft. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ej20_ftw Posted September 3, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 3, 2012 Blow torch and good set of vice grips will probably get the job done, where you located? Also im guessing you need the fill-plug removed too? West side, but the car is still driveable. Nope, I was able to remove the fill plug with no problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocky31186 Posted September 3, 2012 Report Share Posted September 3, 2012 There are a lot of different ways to get stripped drain plugs out of diffs. A picture would help determine what tools, area you have to work with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ej20_ftw Posted September 3, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 3, 2012 :fuuuu::fuuuu: http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa263/co_cakep/20120903_124852.jpg http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa263/co_cakep/20120903_124802.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocky31186 Posted September 3, 2012 Report Share Posted September 3, 2012 Sometimes you can hammer a larger than the hole torx bit in there and it will grab. Otherwise you may need to take a flat sharp chisel and try to cut a notch / turn the plug. I would use an air hammer but that's just me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tractor Posted September 3, 2012 Report Share Posted September 3, 2012 I'd hit it with a drimmel or grinder to make a flat notch in the outer ring, then hit it in the the correct direction to loosen it using a larger hammer and chisel or screw driver. Should come right out. Hit it with PB blaser just before you try also, will make it easy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acklac7 Posted September 3, 2012 Report Share Posted September 3, 2012 I'd hit it with a drimmel or grinder to make a flat notch in the outer ring, then hit it in the the correct direction to loosen it using a larger hammer and chisel or screw driver. Should come right out. Hit it with PB blaser just before you try also, will make it easy. Was my next suggestion (probably the best now that I get a good look at it), personally I would hit that dougnut shaped housing area real good with a torch first (try not to heat the head of the plug as it will soften up) then try and smack it loose. I got things going on non-stop today or I would take a shot at it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farkas Posted September 3, 2012 Report Share Posted September 3, 2012 Well, first of all, you didn't put the allen key bit in there all the way. You've only rounded out the top part, but not the entire thing. How about you heat it up real good, MAKE SURE that the bit is in there and seated entirely and then try again. This is a common noob mistake and a lot of VW fags do this because either they don't clean out the allen head or they use the wrong size. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acklac7 Posted September 3, 2012 Report Share Posted September 3, 2012 Well, first of all, you didn't put the allen key bit in there all the way. You've only rounded out the top part, but not the entire thing. How about you heat it up real good, MAKE SURE that the bit is in there and seated entirely and then try again. This is a common noob mistake and a lot of VW fags do this because either they don't clean out the allen head or they use the wrong size. Before you do that make dead-certain you have the right hex/allen to begin with. When I was doing my diff (SC300) a number of other sockets would fit snug, but experience told me they weren't the right size. Checked online (clublexus) and found the answer I was looking for, turned out to be some random metric hex I didn't have, ended up going to 3 different places to find it (Oriely's finally came through FTW) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TurboNova Posted September 3, 2012 Report Share Posted September 3, 2012 Air hammer with chisel bit, get it dug in straight first then angle counter clockwise hit it till it breaks free and spins out. Done it more times than I can count or hammer in a torx bit and see if you can get enough bite to break it loose Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocky31186 Posted September 3, 2012 Report Share Posted September 3, 2012 Air hammer with chisel bit, get it dug in straight first then angle counter clockwise hit it till it breaks free and spins out. Done it more times than I can count or hammer in a torx bit and see if you can get enough bite to break it loose Sounds familiar... Sometimes you can hammer a larger than the hole torx bit in there and it will grab. Otherwise you may need to take a flat sharp chisel and try to cut a notch / turn the plug. I would use an air hammer but that's just me. The OP came to the east side and I helped him out. All is good now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ej20_ftw Posted September 4, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 4, 2012 Sounds familiar... The OP came to the east side and I helped him out. All is good now. Yep, thanks for your help. I really appreciate it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acklac7 Posted September 4, 2012 Report Share Posted September 4, 2012 Out of curiosity how did you guys end up getting it out? Run into any issues? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Jones Posted September 4, 2012 Report Share Posted September 4, 2012 Sounds familiar... The OP came to the east side and I helped him out. All is good now. :fuckyeah: Nice one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TurboNova Posted September 4, 2012 Report Share Posted September 4, 2012 Ha I should read before I post good one rocky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocky31186 Posted September 4, 2012 Report Share Posted September 4, 2012 Out of curiosity how did you guys end up getting it out? Run into any issues? Answer.... Well, first of all, you didn't put the allen key bit in there all the way. There was a lot of rust and crud build up in the hole. I had to hammer my bit in there to get it to bite. It was stupid tight in there, but we got it loose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffro Posted September 4, 2012 Report Share Posted September 4, 2012 Another solution would be to drill a hole through the center and stick an easy out in there. But that doesn't even look that stripped... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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