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Subject:Re: stripped oil drain plug
From:Larry Alofs
Date:Fri, 27 Jan 2006 20:07:42 -0600

A Dremel with a cutoff wheel or a small stone can be used to grind new
flat sides on the head if you have enough determination and patience.  :-)
  Larry A.

Chris Renz wrote:

> well, I finally did it. I wrenched it too tight recently I guess and have
> seemingly stripped into a perfect circle.
>
> any tips on getting this sucker out so I can replace it without
> damaging the
> case?
>
> Thanks!
>
> cr
>