oil drain plug

1996 DODGE RAM
201,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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DKDELAVERN
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oil drain plug on 1996 dodge ram diesel is stripped, cant get the tool in to remove plug
Nov 30, 2010 at 12:49 AM
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CARADIODOC
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There's enough of a lip that should allow you to grab it with a vise grip. Otherwise, weld a nut to it and use a wrench.

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Nov 30, 2010 at 12:50 AM
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DKDELAVERN
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will try that
thanks
Nov 30, 2010 at 1:04 AM
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CARADIODOC
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You can also grind two flats on it so you can use an open end wrench.

caradiodoc
Nov 30, 2010 at 1:14 AM
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