Tony Gould wrote:

> Hey Volks,
>
> Havin' trouble opening the oil plug on my 89 Carat -
> newly aquired and needs a change...the plug won't
> budge - ended up chafing two of the corners on the
> bolthead trying - tried both when warm and cool -
> couldn't get it to move -- any ideas?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Tony Gould
> '89 Carat - Agnes
> '90 Chevy Van 1 ton - For Sale www.recycler.com
>
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Sounds like your using an open end wrench.  Get a six sided socket.
  Normally you should drain oil with the engine warm, but if aluminum
threads are in danger of being stripped out, cold is better.

Larry A.