Coolant Block Plug STRIPPED !!!!!!!

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Apr 13, 2014 | 09:00 PM

8lug

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Coolant Block Plug STRIPPED !!!!!!!

Anyone ever try to remove the block plug and strip the 8mm hex head !! As if there is not enough to go through trying to service these trucks this sh## has to happen !!!!

And lets just put another plug right behind the starter wow what an engineering break thru !!!!

Not sure how I'm going to get this out and install the Fumoto valves ? Any ideas out there ??

Apr 13, 2014 | 09:34 PM

jswartz84

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PB blaster, and give it a couple firm smacks with a hammer and chisel.

Apr 13, 2014 | 09:35 PM

Headviking

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Use Easy out. Nut extractor.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Craftsman-13-Pc-Damaged-Nut-bolt-Extractor-Set-/261451016955?pt=US_Hand_Tools&hash=item3cdfb1eafb

Apr 13, 2014 | 09:36 PM

texastech_diesel

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leave the passenger side one in and only use the driver's side. works the same, might take one more flush

Apr 14, 2014 | 06:26 AM

donf610

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I did the same thing. Use a torx, fits better..T 50 or 45 i forget. When I bought replacement plug it was designed for a torx

Apr 14, 2014 | 06:43 PM

8lug

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Okay **** one of these suggestions will work I'm sure with a few ####. Thanks to all.

Apr 14, 2014 | 06:51 PM

69cj

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Originally Posted by 8lug

Okay **** one of these suggestions will work I'm sure with a few ####. Thanks to all.

I'll give you a couple more tips. Calm down s**t happens. When you put the new plug back in, use wrist pressure. The O ring seals not the threads. A litle anti-sieze also won't hurt anything.