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Old November 3rd 08, 10:33 PM posted to rec.autos.4x4
Greg[_1_]
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Default Jeep Grand Cherokee BIG Oil Plug Bolt Problem

I would try wedging a sharp chisel or knife under lip of bolt and prying
on it while turning with wrench, may work.

"Refinish King" > wrote in message
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> The steel threaded support that is welded in the pan:
>
> Sheet metal does not thread, so the companies that make the oil pans,
> thread a piece of thicker steel, into the pan. For the plug to tighten
> into.
>
> If it is an aluminum pan, and this happened. Removing it wont be a
> problem.
>
> However, if the pan is stamped steel, I'm sure the only way you'll be able
> to remove it is, removing the pan.
>
> I hope this helps?
>
> RK
> "chiroke" > wrote in message
> news:1214602_4182b4c525c8fe5630b7126620639062@auto boardz.com...
>>I was changing oil on my Jeep Grand Cherokee 2000 @ around 5-6PM
>> today.
>> Let start saying that i wasn't on a happy mood when i started work on
>> my car. The Oil Plug Bolt was so tight i was loosing my temper and i
>> got my breaker bar to loosen it and I guess i did not notice which way
>> i was pulling.
>> Now the bolt turns easly to the right and to the left but it does not
>> get any tigher or looser.
>> The point is I can't get it out (i'll try tomorrow again at an earlier
>> time) but
>> What do you guys thinks it could be?? the threds??
>> Do I have change the oil pan?? Any ideas on how to get the oil out of
>> the car??
>>
>> Thank you your time guys (next time i'll clam down before doing
>> anything) :P
>>
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