I need help!

[danielc22]

how do i get a stripped oil pan nut out?? it's completely rounded off

[99 Neon R/T]

Vice grips! Or if there is a Sears or decent auto parts store close by then a bolt extractor kit will do the trick nicely.They vary on prices but if you go with Craftsman at least you get a lifetime warranty

[das2123]

Originally Posted by 99 Neon R/T

Vice grips!

Agreed on the vice grips. I had to do that with my wife's car and then just bought a new bolt for it.

[danielc22]

should the car be hot when i do this?? we tried it when the engine was cold and i had three different people try to get it off and it won't even budge.

[99 Neon R/T]

Hot no that sucks!Warm yes.You may want to take a hammer and tap on the head of the bolt to help ease the removal.

[danielc22]

Originally Posted by 99 Neon R/T

Hot no that sucks!Warm yes.You may want to take a hammer and tap on the head of the bolt to help ease the removal.

ok i'll try that , thanks for the help though.

[das2123]

Originally Posted by danielc22

ok i'll try that , thanks for the help though.

Try using some PB Blaster...that helps!

[pinkslipRT]

vice grips will work if u get em on there tight enough, spray some penatrant or use hammer and chizzle and pound it loose

[yale329]

All the above can work. I have aways used penitrating oil and let sit for a while. With the engine cold, use a propane torch around the plug and grab real tight with a big set of vise grips.
Good luck Wayne