Stubborn Oil Pan Bolt?

[dejacky]

I'm trying to get my NA-T project started by drilling and tapping the oil pan. However, I cannot loosen the Oil pan bolt to drain the oil! It won't budge and I almost stripped it. I even tried WD40 with my wrench and socket wrench. Anyone else have this problem? Will turning the car on and letting it run for 5 minutes heat things up and help?

[TSopranoIS300]

try some of this:

http://www.ezgrip.net/pblasterb.jpg

[dejacky]

Thank you TSoprano :thumbup: . But, I just managed to get the bolt loose..although now it's mutilated and I'll need a new one hehe.

This is what happened:

Yesterday: tried loosening with socket wrench and adjustable = no luck
Later Yesterday: tried using WD40 and use same tools above = no luck
Today: used more wd40 and used same tools above = no luck
Later Today: used a LOT of WD40 spray on the bolt and used a socket to put pressure on the bolt both ways (tightening and loosening). However the bolt was not moving. I gave it one last very hard try to loosen it and it worked!


Status: I'm letting it drain. Still haven't decided if I should attempt drilling the pan while I'm no these semi-drousy pain meds hehe.

[Todd1225]

Keep us updated man! I hope everything turns out well for you!

[bobmarley]

Go to discount au to and buy a new bolt for like a dollar, get the gasket too