is it posible that you have a fancy drain plug that needs a tool to allow it
to come out of place. ? this does not sound like a repair has been made to
the threads yet.
leverage and turning with a 1/2 air gun
 or drill it out
Bob

----- Original Message -----
From: "mordo" <helmut.blong@GMAIL.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Saturday, January 13, 2007 1:22 PM
Subject: Timesert install - I'm stumped

> Hey, ya'll.
>
> I'm trying to install a Timesert threaded insert in my 2.1 oil drain. The
> drain bolt spins freely in both directions but won't loosen or tighten. I
> have tried levering with a pry bar through the Channelocks clamped tightly
> to the bolt head. I have tried wiggling the Channelocks to and fro while
> pulling down HARD and cannot get any purchase . I'm thinking there may
> already be a Timesert in the hole and, as it expands when being installed,
I
> can't simply yank hard to get the bolt free. If it werer a Helicoil, it
> seems like it would pull through pretty easily or unthread the coil as I
> pulled down hard while turning. It does not seem to me that it would be so
> hard to pull a steel bolt through threads in an aluminum case either.
>
> Any ideas, tips or experience with this situation?
>
> Cheers,
>
> --
> mordo
> 1990 Carat