Date: Thu, 24 Feb 2005 17:19:03 -0000 From: "GG" <dt97gdnonospamail.com> Subject: Re: oil change
> > <snip> > >> > using a "bolt-out" socket from Sears. It's basically a socket > >> > made of > >> > hardened > >> > steel with very sharp reverse threads in it. So when you put it > >> > over the > >> > damaged bolt head and turn it counter-clockwise, it bites deep > >> > into the > >> > metal > >> > and can turn the bolt. Also useful for rusted exhaust system > >> > bolts! > >> > > >> > Irwin makes a similar tool, if you don't have Sears wherever you > >> > are. > >> > > > <snip > > > > Thanks for the help guys, I'm based in the UK so need to search > > around for > > one of those sockets. Also the car is a 1990, 900i so dont plan > > heading to > > the dealer for the sump plug, I'll have to find one secondhand. > > Cheers, Gwilym. > > Why not? The dealer is sure to have them and they are cheap. > > -Fred W > Found them at my local German & Swedish, thanks. Still havent sourced a "bolt-out" socket any idea where I can get them in the uk? Gwilym.
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