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Old 11-20-2011, 04:30 PM
Brian Carlton Brian Carlton is offline
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Originally Posted by josha37 View Post
Why does everyone want him to replace the damn pan? This crap is encountered every day in shops and it is simply from people getting carried away since it is much easier to over-torque something when you use that yellow crap which acts as a lube during install. just smack the damn wrench and it will come out.
Agreed.

Although, simply smacking it may not allow it to release and could further strip the hex.

To guarantee release:

Drain the oil from the top using a topsider. Borrow one if you must.

Heat the drain plug with a propane torch for about three minutes. Try to avoid heating the pan.

Remove the plug. It won't require much effort as the plug has lengthened slightly and unloaded the crush washer.
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