I was going to change my oil and started to take the oil drain plug out, I used the supplied wrench from my tool kit I think its a 12mm but anyway it wouldnt budge and now it is srtipped bad. My brother tried to use vise grips and F'd it up more. What should I do, buy a new oil pan? And if I go that route does a 01-06 pan fit? They look identical but wanted to ask. Thanks guys

 

if the hex part of the drain plug is fawkd. get a angle grinder or similar, and with a cut off wheel, cut a slot in it so you can twist it out like a screw.. i and then go buy a big screw drvier socket (3/8" will work, but a 1/2" will handle more force) and break it loose that way. or if you can weld.. weld a nut or a cheap socket on there and do it that way.
both ways cheaper than a new oil pan.

 

you can use a bolt/screw extractor.... here's a link to the selection from sears.com. not sure which one you would need, though.

http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/searc...5&gobutton.y=9

 

Thanks, I think grinding a slot in it will be the best way. I wiull try that tomorrow.

 

glad i could help save ya some $$$, i did the same thing with my old 4wheeler where the swing arm connected to the frame... cept it orig was allen head hole, and they needed more motivation haha.

 

Also, next time use a good 6 pt. socket. The tool kit IMHO is just for looks.