Resolved 1g Oil Feed line Install Tool Failure

[Smedleybutler]

So I've been trying to loosen the 8mm hex plug on my filter housing and have had a first happen insofar as tool failures and wanted go post it here.

The plug hasn't broken loose, my tool is now junk, and this was after preheating with map gas.

Anybody got any tips other than the usual bits in faq about getting this plug out?

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[DSMPT]

To remove that stuck plug, sometimes you need a 3/8 hex bit socket, holding the OFH with a bench vise and give it a bit of preheat and impact while loosening.

 

[jdxnc]

Heat the housing right around the plug with a torch, it has thread locker from the factory. No impact needed.

 

[Smedleybutler]

To remove that stuck plug, sometimes you need a 3/8 hex bit socket, holding the OFH with a bench vise and give it a bit of preheat and impact while loosening.

I see what your saying about the hex socket, I've found a nice set at my local harbor freight, I'll try that tomorrow.

Also, I'm a little hesitant to use much heat with that sender unit or whatever that electrical sender is on the front side of the OFH.

Does that thing require a specific tool for removing or is it just a big socket?

 

[DSMPT]

I see what your saying about the hex socket, I've found a nice set at my local harbor freight, I'll try that tomorrow.

Just in case, I did not mean to give impact by impact wrench. I meant just give a little shock/impact by tapping the wrench

Im a little hesitant to use much heat with that sender unit or whatever that electrical sendor is on the front side of the OFH.

You should remove it if you heat it. It may damage the oil pressure switch/sender diaphragm or insulator.

Does that thing require a specific tool for removing or is it just a big socket?

Actually there is a special tool but it's just a socket. You can use anything if it fits. Just keep in mind that don't over tighten it. That would cause cracking the OFH.

 

[Smedleybutler]

Appreciate the help, heres pics of the job complete.

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