[Lawdogz9]

I tried a search on this but it would not work. My buddy just bought a 1992 4 Runner and he brought it over to change the oil. When we got under there I noticed that the plug is almost completely rounded off. How do I get this bugger off?

 

[dangerber]

Use a grinder to flatten two sides, and get a big ass vise grip on it. Make sure to not ignite any flammable materials under there with the grinder sparks. <IMG SRC="smilies/biggrin.gif" border="0">

 

[steveh]

Yep, that sounds like a plan, maybe try the vice grips first?

 

[incontrol]

If the vise grips don't work, weld a bolt to it and take it out.

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[Tin Bender]

Originally posted by incontrol:
<STRONG>If the vise grips don't work, weld a bolt to it and take it out.

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Thats the best way....
I weld a nut to it from the inside out and just keep use'n it...lol

 

[ozarkjeep]

if the vice grips dont work, I just spend the $16.99 at quicky lube and they remove it AND replace the plug...

[ 10-01-2001: Message edited by: ozarkjeep ]

 

[ToyFamily]

yeh go to quicky lube and get entertainment watching them do it. I used to work at a Speedee a long time ago and delt with those all the time, but as a tech you had no choice but to get it off no matter how bad, so if you can't take it there. But I would try both of the other ideas too.