Sump plug wont undo, just keeps spinning

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nicey
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Tue Apr 27, 2010 8:28 pm

As per title, trying to remove the sump plug on my 325i for an oil change and the bolt just keeps spinning around, who ever last did the servicing on this car must have been a right muppet,have just finished replacing the front brake calipers/disc and pads and the hex bolts that hold the disc to the hub had been rounded off.....
I have tried levering the bolt as I turn it to try and wind it out, but to no avail, it just keeps spinning, it's now dripping oil out into a container, guessing I am going to have to tow the car to a garage to have the bolt removed and the sump helicoiled :cry:

Anyone know any other way?
bobbin1982
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Tue Apr 27, 2010 9:11 pm

is the thread for the nut coiled into the sump?... or is there a nut on the inside thats welded on?.. maybe if the latter the weld has broke?


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Tue Apr 27, 2010 10:28 pm

Sounds like new sump time i have a good one :D
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