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    Im having trouble removing my oil drain screw from the pan,tried everything and now the screw is all rounded and unable to take it off [img]redface.gif[/img] ,any ideas how to remove it? the screw unscrews to the left side right?

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    gator grip, or vise grip & mallet.

    lefty loosey, righty tighty.
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      i would look into one of the plugs that have a valve so all you have to do is turn it open
      2000 3.8 A4 Pewter Camaro

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      • #4
        Originally posted by 3.4 slow to go:
        gator grip, or vise grip & mallet.

        lefty loosey, righty tighty.
        yes, er counter clockwise to remove

        try some penetrating oil if its really that stuck. being removed every 3000 miles or so it shouldnt be too hard.

        96 V6 A4 Camaro and 99 Z28 A4 Camaro
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