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So the g/f took her Honda to a friend of hers who was out of work, figured he could use the money. He used the wrong socket and possibly also turned the bolt in the wrong direction, so this thing is almost completely rounded.

Here are the things I will try, in order of attempt, lease invasive/destructive first.

1. Pipe wrench
2. Bolt extractor
3. Grind some flats for an open end wrench. (problem here is it may only buy 90 degree of turn, but that should be enough to crack it loose.)
4. Weld a nut on top.

Here's my worry: When i finally get the bolt off, if the threads are done-for, i'm totally screwed. The car will sit until we can get a new oil pan, which could be a while





Can I just drill and tap a hole on the bottom of the pan? I'll leave the old plug there till the end of time and just use the new hole from that point on.


Also tihis is my g/f's input:

Edit: 2006 civic

 
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The threads are likely o.k.

Get a new plug and washer and have it ready.

Good vise grips ?

 
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I would try the vice grip idea - you are going to replace the plug with new anyway, and one you crack it loose that's it.