Need the size of the oil pan bolt used to drain oil. Mine snapped
08-28-2010, 07:51 PM
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Need the size of the oil pan bolt used to drain oil. Mine snapped Yes my oil pan bolt snapped inside the oil pan when i was tightening the bolt after draining the old oil
. I searched many times but cannot find the exact size of the bolt or thread pattern. Guess I'm going to get a reverse drill bit and try to get it out. Any help will be appreciated
. I searched many times but cannot find the exact size of the bolt or thread pattern. Guess I'm going to get a reverse drill bit and try to get it out. Any help will be appreciated 
08-29-2010, 10:03 PM
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Just start w/ a small drill bit and slowly increase the size drilling it out; shouldn't be too hard.
Just call an auto parts store or a chevy dealership. They'll hook you up w/ a new drain plug.
Just call an auto parts store or a chevy dealership. They'll hook you up w/ a new drain plug.
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WTF! Its a drain plug man! How hard are you cranking on that bitch!?!?! LOL
If you can drill through it your home free. then use an easy out.
if not you can always try a hammer and chisel.
If you can drill through it your home free. then use an easy out.
if not you can always try a hammer and chisel.
