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Old May 4, 2007 | 01:59 PM
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Today I was going to change the fluild in the ZF for the first time since I have owned the car. I bought a 17mm hex head to take the plugs out. Started on the top one first, and I cannot get it out. I think I have stripped it. I used a 14” breaker bar on it, as the ratchet would not move at all.

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Old May 4, 2007 | 02:16 PM
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ZF? i know i be stupid, but not sure what that is.
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ZF? i know i be stupid, but not sure what that is.

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Old May 4, 2007 | 03:01 PM
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oh, i got ya, im an auto knuckle head! man... the indent area (hex head) stripped? anyway to drill into the plug and use an easy out? or is there no room?
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If you have already stripped the hex out in it, your options are pretty limited on getting it out.
1. Drill it and use an easy out.
2. Weld a nut to the plug and use a socket or wrench to remove it.
Will
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Old May 4, 2007 | 03:39 PM
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Many guys have had success using a pipe wrench on a stripped-out plug.


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