Drain Plug Won't come out help pls

[rj1790]

Good Evening everyone, So today while trying to change oil I find that my Drain Plug in my M20 Does not want to come out. It cannot tighten or loosen up. I can turn it all day without accomplishing anything. I'm Starting to think my Oil Pan is stripped. Any Suggestions?

Thanks, Ray

[scottinAZ]

yep, sounds like the pan is stripped. Try to get a screwdriver under the head of the plug and then turn the plug with a wrench, this will sometimes get to clear threads and help getting it out. for a replacement, get an oversized plug, most parts stores carry them behind the counter for these "oh shit" moments

[Kershaw]

more fire is needed.

jk, can you turn it by hand? try to pull and turn until it catches. then use a wrench.

[rj1790]

yep, sounds like the pan is stripped. Try to get a screwdriver under the head of the plug and then turn the plug with a wrench, this will sometimes get to clear threads and help getting it out. for a replacement, get an oversized plug, most parts stores carry them behind the counter for these "oh shit" moments

I tried that no luck. I went to my mechanic and he's quoted me 600$ for a new oil pan and labor to install it. I think I'm screwed

[ak-]

I think you went to the wrong mechanic.
Try the first technique harder.

[b*saint]

vice grip it and pull down while turning.

[jlevie]

Vice grips pulling and turning should get the plug out. Then a Timesert to repair the threads in the pan (the pan need not be removed to install the Timesert).

[rj1790]

I'm screwed, I guess I'm going for a new oil pan

[Yakinho]

Did you not read the two post above you?

[rj1790]

Did you not read the two post above you?

Man that thing is stuck like its part of the car. lol. I've tried those techniques already.

[ak-]

Man that thing is stuck like its part of the car. lol. I've tried those techniques already.

Have your wife try.

[KennyT]

Man that thing is stuck like its part of the car. lol. I've tried those techniques already.

Take a torch to it, or actually get your hands dirty and pull the thing out.

[Holland]

I would not think replacing the lower pan on that car would be difficult. I don't know how the M20 pan looks but the M10 one is quite easy to get to.

[dannyb]

M20 pan is easy to take off if you have patience

[chadthestampede]

DRILL A NEW HOLE. no really.