HELP went to replace the ps plug only to find it over torqued and it stripped how can i get it out?
07-22-2004, 02:16 PM
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Wait a minute...
I just reread what you wrote and I thought you meant that the P.O. had overtorqued and thus stripped the threads, but now i think you meant that YOU stripped the TOP marks (the X). Is that right? If so, be aware that the plug is kind of hollow. Looks like a twist off sodabottlecap but with an OUTSIDE thread. If you tap it, you risk getting bit sof metal into the inside. (the top is maybe 1/16" thick).
Could you maybe use a punch to create a small dimple at the outer edge and then with that same punch or the edge of a screwdriver drive into it semi-laterally with a hammer to try to force it to unscrew? This might be tough, there isn't much room to work with.
Another (probably easier) option is to JB-weld a socket to the top of the plug and then just inscrew it. The nice thing there is that the JBweld (or epoxy or whatever you use) can form itself into the stripped X and also up into the socket (dribble some more in through the top of the socket.)
Good luck,
Jim K.
Could you maybe use a punch to create a small dimple at the outer edge and then with that same punch or the edge of a screwdriver drive into it semi-laterally with a hammer to try to force it to unscrew? This might be tough, there isn't much room to work with.
Another (probably easier) option is to JB-weld a socket to the top of the plug and then just inscrew it. The nice thing there is that the JBweld (or epoxy or whatever you use) can form itself into the stripped X and also up into the socket (dribble some more in through the top of the socket.)
Good luck,
Jim K.
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07-22-2004, 03:52 PM
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Too late now, but here is the low buck tool to get it out...
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Whilst removing mine, I made a tool out of a "Mill 2nd Cut" (Nicholson) file (a leftover from the Wife's ex - please note the fine condition it's in!).(Methinks a #2 mill bastard would work as well - not overly large - but thick enough to withstand some torque. (File was originally .155" thick).
Use the SIDE of a finer grit grinding wheel to thin the end 1/8" or so to .05" or so thick. (Sorry - my dial caliper is in inches.) The nice & sharp edges & will 'dig' into the slot without wanting to climb out. Use a suitable adjustable wrench / slip joint pliers to apply torque - & it's out!
Whilst removing mine, I made a tool out of a "Mill 2nd Cut" (Nicholson) file (a leftover from the Wife's ex - please note the fine condition it's in!).(Methinks a #2 mill bastard would work as well - not overly large - but thick enough to withstand some torque. (File was originally .155" thick).
Use the SIDE of a finer grit grinding wheel to thin the end 1/8" or so to .05" or so thick. (Sorry - my dial caliper is in inches.) The nice & sharp edges & will 'dig' into the slot without wanting to climb out. Use a suitable adjustable wrench / slip joint pliers to apply torque - & it's out!
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