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Originally Posted by Hit Man X
If the 616 has a freeze plug bolt like the 617 Turbo, I sprung for a 3/4" drove, 19mm allen socket. Made the job a snap, ran about $40 I think. Made the job easy once I pulled the turbocharger and starter came out too I believe.
Sure, I live in Texas but it does drop into the upper teens at times in the winter. I plug it in usually under about 45°F as it is less wear on the motor and I like having heat when it first starts
Maybe we can work a deal for you to borrow the socket. Drop me a PM
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Thanks for the offer.
I have two possible alternatives depending on what happens this weekend. I am off for 4 days.
(both will be done after using kroil and tapping the brass plug (and draining the cooling system):
Alt #1: Use a long extension on 1" drive 3/4 socket with Allen wrench inside. Power this with Makita 1" drive impact delivering 1024 lbs-ft break torque. That might loosen things up.
Alt #2: Use portions of set up in Alt #1. Remove starter . Slide socket + extension into place, heat with Mapp Gass (just brass) flex loose using 8' bar with assistance from second person.
Let you know next Wednesday
Alibi flash: Has anyone thought about drilling a hole in the center of the plug, then using a Sawzall or Dremel? You could make multiple cuts and pull it out piece by piece.