Date: Thu, 24 Feb 2005 14:22:20 -0000 From: "GG" <dt97gdnonospamail.com> Subject: Re: oil change
<snip> > > using a "bolt-out" socket from Sears. It's basically a socket made of > > hardened > > steel with very sharp reverse threads in it. So when you put it over the > > damaged bolt head and turn it counter-clockwise, it bites deep into the > > metal > > and can turn the bolt. Also useful for rusted exhaust system bolts! > > > > Irwin makes a similar tool, if you don't have Sears wherever you are. > > <snip Thanks for the help guys, I'm based in the UK so need to search around for one of those sockets. Also the car is a 1990, 900i so dont plan heading to the dealer for the sump plug, I'll have to find one secondhand. Cheers, Gwilym.