Date: Sun, 12 Aug 2001 12:32:09 +0100 From: "R.Vinalaff" <r.vinalaffnopsamenworld.com> Subject: Re: Removing a jammed sump plug from an OG 900
The sump plug on a 900/9000 is 1/2 inch AF, not 13mm, there is a difference, which is why half of the Saabs that come into my garage have rounded off sump bungs. "SimonJ" <menopsam.com> wrote in message news:9l4cfa$up$1nopsamium.btinternet.com... > > "Dean Malandris" <rootnopsamus-technologies.com> wrote in message > news:3b754a0c.5422532nopsam.zip.com.au... > > Plug won't come out - putting the 13mm single hex socket on resulted > > in the corners rounding - have managed to hammer on a 12mm single hex > > but although it's finger snug, turning it with a ratchet instantly > > strips the corners so again, no good. > > > > I was thinking of welding the 12mmm socket to the plug washer face so > > I can get it off with the 1/2" drive. > > > > Any suggestions? I don't want to damage the sump. > > Get a large nut and weld the inside of the nut to the sump plug, then remove > with a large spanner.socket etc. > >
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