Date: Thu, 24 Feb 2005 09:50:46 -0500 From: "The Malt Hound" <dt97gdnonospamail.com> wrote in message news:cvkntq$9nr$1nospam6.svr.pol.co.uk... > > <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. Why not? The dealer is sure to have them and they are cheap. -Fred W
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