clickman

I wonder why the LN Eng mag drain plug and the IMS Guardian plug need half the torque. 19 vs 37. Porsche's spec seems way too high.

fpb111

Because if you crank them to 37 the heads break off.

alpine003

No just less torque next time with a virgin crush washer.

Also make sure you use a quality hex socket. Cheaper ones have loose tolerances sometimes helping to strip the bolt as it's not gripping it tight as can be.

johnireland

Truer words were never spoken. And while factory trained mechanics using proper tools are servicing my car, I'm busy enjoying an expersso and writing my next book, "The Magic Hour." It should be out in a couple of months but don't wait for it, check my name on Amazon Kindle and get the current book.

dwhitlow

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Chiamac

Yeah, the factory torque does seem a bit high for what it really needs to be.

fpb111

Another thing to be aware of is that the plug cools off more then the pan. If you screw the cool plug into the hot pan and torque it right away it will be much harder to remove next time when they are both hot. I usually screw the plug in finger tight and let it sit to equalize temp while I replace the oil filter. Then torque both at the same time.

RSQ911

The plug is out! Triple square did the trick.

5CHN3LL

At the point we can study your driveway composition...from across the room...your photos might be too big.

Congrats on getting the plug out. Sounds like it sucked.

RSQ911

Thanks! Sorry about the photos, and those are from my iPhone! What can I do to reduce them? I just posted new tire photos, and they are life size

GPorsche996

i had the same issue, first time to change my oil and i turned the drain plug the wrong way and stripped the plugged (duh!). i bought this irwin multi spline tool from tooltopia (10 piece set) and use a breaker bar to remove it. the irwin goes in 1/32 increments so it have the one you need. i use the 11/32 and the plug came out easily. what a relief

mharrison

Just as a precaution, when I go to remove the plug I always put the Allen socket in the plug and tap it just a bit with a hammer to be sure it is well seated. It *seems* like this should help a bit, but whether it does or not, I know it gives me peace of mind!