[[DODGEMAN]] 97 dodge ram drain plug (bolt). Spins but wont come lose.....?

Question

I figure Ive stripped the bolt somehow (after doing numerous oil changes), how do I get the bolt out now. The hex head is still connected, but as stated when I put a wrench or drill on to get it off it rotates but does not tighten or loosen.

Answer 1

try loosening at while grabing some pliers and try pulling it out at the same time and replace the plug. If that doesn't work then i would suggest pulling the oil pan and accessing the damage to the pan and screw. After the pan is off you can use a multitude of tools to get the thing out. After that you might need to drill and tap a new hole or buy a new pan.

And dodgeman is not the keeper of all car knowlege. He is knowlegeable, but people know the same things that he does if not more.

Answer 2

Don't know about dodge man but you got a problem. I would proceed to remove the oil pan and then find a way to remove the part. An oil pan has a threaded plug and I hope someone didn't replace it with a bolt. Proly go to salvage yard and get another pan unless you are expert with welding.

Answer 3

Trip to the junkyard for a new oilpan might be your easiest and cheapest bet.

After reading the below post please keep in mind what I said. You can spend all day drilling and tapping and blah blah blah or you can save tons of time and money and hit the JY down the street.

Answer 4

try to put a vise on it and pull down when you spin it. or try to wedge a screwdriver between the bolt and the oilpan

Answer 5

older dodges consistently had low value textile on there vans and thats why there's a small illness on your radiator. youll could desire to alter the radiator on it quickly. whilst u have the AC on it makes the motor run greater to get that chilly air interior yet thats with each motor vehicle.

Answer 6

drill it out, you may have to tack weld it in place to stop it from spinning. you will then have to re-thread the oil pan.