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Stripped oil drain plug Solution
Well to start with I don't have a welder :-(
But in the process of changing drill bits--different sizes to get the "Easy Out" started, more hammer pounding, all with failure.
Then I notice the bottom of the engine/trans with the recessed torx oil drain plug was covered by a molded piece of plastic-whatever material. There are 2 small bolts up inside at the top of the plastic shield. I removed the 2 small bolts & jiggled the shield until I could pull it down to get a straight view of the round approx 1/8" oil drain plug shoulder. I searched through my tools until I found my largest Vice Grip---clamped that narrow round plug shoulder & PRESTO--it came loose---the ole vice grip trick:yes: If any of you are driving past Jiffy Lube this week just stop by and advise them to cancel my job application :lecturef_smilie:
Instead of being an oil change specialist I'm considering becoming a Mortician --a career I could put to good use right after I find the guy that invented the Torx head design.
Darrell