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Are we smarter than bodybuilders II

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Old 04-09-2011, 02:26 PM
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NO, Everytime I go to change the oil on any vehicle the damn oil drain bolt is waaaay over-torqued. When will people realize tighter is not better??? I'm not the worlds strongest man by any means. But I'm no weakling, and I can't get this damn oil drain plug out. AHH, just needed to vent a little. I'm going to take a break, then get that damn bolt off. Its 60 and sunny, and I can't go riding....yet.
 
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Old 04-09-2011, 03:02 PM
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Try changing a tire with nothing but the tools in your car, that a gorilla @ sears tire center put on with an airgun prolly set to 160psi.

Try getting the motor up to operating temp and then see if the plug bolt will break loose.
 
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Old 04-09-2011, 04:24 PM
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Got the bolt off. Changed the oil and filter. Now I'm leaking coolant. Fun stuff.
 
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Old 04-11-2011, 11:18 AM
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you can always try lightly tapping the stuck bolt with a hammer. oh and I suggest always using six point sockets/wrenches if you have the option.
 
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Old 04-11-2011, 11:23 AM
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strange i had problems with the same thing yesterday.... i ended up getting a crescent on it and a few good smacks with a hammer and it came loose...
 
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breaker bar
 
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