2.5L Engine Plug Question

[Bornindesert]

Does anyone know what tool is used to remove this plug? It's not 3/8" extension friendly.

[yxmj]

10 MM

 

If you do not have access to a 10mm extension you might be able to find the right size in "key stock" and use an adjustable wrench on the end

[Comanchemodder]

If you are one of those guys who demands the right tool for the job:  A 10mm "plug socket"

 

http://www.ebay.com/itm/TWO-PIECE-8MM-10MM-SQUARE-DRAIN-PLUG-SOCKET-SET-2049-3-8-DRIVE-/190827325135?pt=Motors_Automotive_Tools&hash=item2c6e31e6cf&vxp=mtr

[jimoshel]

It's close to a 20 mile drive for me to the auto parts store. I was in a hurry so I cut up a tin can and wrapped a strip around the end of a 3/8 drive extension. It worked.

[yxmj]

It's close to a 20 mile drive for me to the auto parts store. I was in a hurry so I cut up a tin can and wrapped a strip around the end of a 3/8 drive extension. It worked.

:thumbsup:  :thumbsup: 2 thumbs up....

 

A bit of grinding or filing on a bolt with a 1/2" shank would give you a square end that you could use a wrench on :dunno:

[Bornindesert]

Measured it and it's 8mm or .320" but there are probably 10mm versions of this plug. I think i'll roll over to AutoZone later and see if they have any plug sockets. I don't have any hardened 1/2" bolts with a shank, just threads but that would have been my first choice. Thanks for the leads!