Drain plug stripped - wait till next oil change?
04-26-2018, 11:05 PM
#16
Three Wheelin'
Make sure and replace it with a magnetic drain plug tha has been Hard Anodized. Less chance of stripping out in the future.
04-30-2018, 11:30 PM
#17
Drifting
Thread Starter
no power tools.
The correct hex tool was deployed.
Just with the back end jacked up on stands and that space being still narrow for my large frame there is hardly any room beyond me sliding under the back end, so the wrench has to be extended with my arm out and in the angled position 2 feet from my nose I didn't realize I didn't have the tool end of the torque wrench fully seated but only 1/2 in there, so the bit and wrench were able to angle slightly which then enlarges the plug opening which then alllows looser fit and more tilt and wham the opening is rounded.
Ensuring the tool is fully seated is the key. If I had a lift and could get the car 2 ft off the floor that would be way easier but I don't have the room.
So i am physically marking the tool to give me a clear visual indicator so I can be sure it's in there before I apply torque to the wrench.
The correct hex tool was deployed.
Just with the back end jacked up on stands and that space being still narrow for my large frame there is hardly any room beyond me sliding under the back end, so the wrench has to be extended with my arm out and in the angled position 2 feet from my nose I didn't realize I didn't have the tool end of the torque wrench fully seated but only 1/2 in there, so the bit and wrench were able to angle slightly which then enlarges the plug opening which then alllows looser fit and more tilt and wham the opening is rounded.
Ensuring the tool is fully seated is the key. If I had a lift and could get the car 2 ft off the floor that would be way easier but I don't have the room.
So i am physically marking the tool to give me a clear visual indicator so I can be sure it's in there before I apply torque to the wrench.
05-01-2018, 08:21 AM
#18
Rennlist Member
no power tools.
The correct hex tool was deployed.
Just with the back end jacked up on stands and that space being still narrow for my large frame there is hardly any room beyond me sliding under the back end, so the wrench has to be extended with my arm out and in the angled position 2 feet from my nose I didn't realize I didn't have the tool end of the torque wrench fully seated but only 1/2 in there, so the bit and wrench were able to angle slightly which then enlarges the plug opening which then alllows looser fit and more tilt and wham the opening is rounded.
Ensuring the tool is fully seated is the key. If I had a lift and could get the car 2 ft off the floor that would be way easier but I don't have the room.
So i am physically marking the tool to give me a clear visual indicator so I can be sure it's in there before I apply torque to the wrench.
http://www.drainplugmagnets.com/porsche.php
05-01-2018, 08:47 AM
#19
Rennlist Member
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05-01-2018, 08:52 AM
#20
Instructor
Here's your solution: https://rennlist.com/forums/997-foru...ot-a-set.html; I've been using liftbars for years with my 928s, my Boxster, and now my 997. Best $200 or so I've spent in my home shop.
05-01-2018, 10:29 AM
#21
Rennlist Member
try this: http://liftbars.com/
and here is a prior rennlist thread: https://rennlist.com/forums/997-foru...got-a-set.html
and here is a prior rennlist thread: https://rennlist.com/forums/997-foru...got-a-set.html
05-12-2018, 10:20 PM
#22
Rennlist Member
OK, so here I am in the same friggin boat. So much for that hardened steel magnetic drain plug - bought an LN mag plug, and the damn thing stripped out today - my very first time removing it 
:bangheadI'll try the JB weld trick. At least I still have my old stock plug to put in. The car is on lift bars, so plenty of room.
:bangheadI'll try the JB weld trick. At least I still have my old stock plug to put in. The car is on lift bars, so plenty of room.
12-23-2019, 02:27 AM
#23
Burning Brakes
OK, so here I am in the same friggin boat. So much for that hardened steel magnetic drain plug - bought an LN mag plug, and the damn thing stripped out today - my very first time removing it :bangheadI'll try the JB weld trick. At least I still have my old stock plug to put in. The car is on lift bars, so plenty of room.
:bangheadI'll try the JB weld trick. At least I still have my old stock plug to put in. The car is on lift bars, so plenty of room.—Shyam
12-23-2019, 09:43 AM
#24
Rennlist Member
It did not for me. I also tried a chisel to tap it out, but failed. Here is a thread I had on it - I poste to the 928 forum, but it was for my 997: https://rennlist.com/forums/928-forum/1155405-removing-stripped-flush-allen-head-bolt.html.
Anyway, try JB Weld first - be sure to clean everything real good with brake cleaner first, to give the JB the best chance of holding. Other options include using a dremel tool to cut a groove then use a screw driver or chisel to turn it out. Good luck and make sure you post your results here afterwards.
Anyway, try JB Weld first - be sure to clean everything real good with brake cleaner first, to give the JB the best chance of holding. Other options include using a dremel tool to cut a groove then use a screw driver or chisel to turn it out. Good luck and make sure you post your results here afterwards.
12-23-2019, 11:47 AM
#25
Rennlist Member
It did not for me. I also tried a chisel to tap it out, but failed. Here is a thread I had on it - I poste to the 928 forum, but it was for my 997: https://rennlist.com/forums/928-forum/1155405-removing-stripped-flush-allen-head-bolt.html.
Anyway, try JB Weld first - be sure to clean everything real good with brake cleaner first, to give the JB the best chance of holding. Other options include using a dremel tool to cut a groove then use a screw driver or chisel to turn it out. Good luck and make sure you post your results here afterwards.
Anyway, try JB Weld first - be sure to clean everything real good with brake cleaner first, to give the JB the best chance of holding. Other options include using a dremel tool to cut a groove then use a screw driver or chisel to turn it out. Good luck and make sure you post your results here afterwards.
12-23-2019, 12:19 PM
#26
12-23-2019, 01:46 PM
#27
Race Director
12-23-2019, 02:02 PM
#28
12-23-2019, 03:54 PM
#29
Burning Brakes
It did not for me. I also tried a chisel to tap it out, but failed. Here is a thread I had on it - I poste to the 928 forum, but it was for my 997: https://rennlist.com/forums/928-forum/1155405-removing-stripped-flush-allen-head-bolt.html.
Anyway, try JB Weld first - be sure to clean everything real good with brake cleaner first, to give the JB the best chance of holding. Other options include using a dremel tool to cut a groove then use a screw driver or chisel to turn it out. Good luck and make sure you post your results here afterwards.
Anyway, try JB Weld first - be sure to clean everything real good with brake cleaner first, to give the JB the best chance of holding. Other options include using a dremel tool to cut a groove then use a screw driver or chisel to turn it out. Good luck and make sure you post your results here afterwards.
I have a spare 8mm hex bit and a hammer/mallet, and some JB weld as well. The only thing I don't want is a leaking bolt or one that's drilled through.
So I'll try my best, if not I'll take it to the guy that rounded the plug in the first place.
I suspect they over-tightened the plug beyond 19 lb-ft. In any case, the aluminium is too soft to tell who started the rounding - I basically finished it
