T70 Improv?

Crashman287 · 01-05-2007, 08:56 PM

I just got back from searching for a T70. I've looked everywhere I can, and no one has it in my area. I don't want to order one, so I was wondering if anyone has any ideas on what else I could use to get the bolt out. I was thinking maybe an allen wrench of some sort.

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Unabomber · 01-05-2007, 09:21 PM

Use the right tool or aside from messing it up, you'll have to buy a new drain plug. Square peg = square hole, round peg = round hole. Ghetto superstar mechanics = your car on jackstands in your garage and you riding to work with that mouth-breather Todd who works in accounting.

dru_hill · 01-07-2007, 05:26 PM

You have to Google it, I got mine from some random tool house somewhere. I tried getting the plug out with some big channel locks, but I almost broke the channel locks squeezing them so hard, with the only visible change to the bolt being a bunch of scratches on the outside.

DO NOT STICK A BIG ALLEN WRENCH IN THERE!!! You will hose the entire plug, its really in there tight from the factory. Like ridiculous style tight. Just get the T70 and a breaker bar and away you go.

Crashman287 · 01-07-2007, 05:32 PM

I had a feeling that might be the case. Dang. Oh well, thanks for the help guys.

dru_hill · 01-08-2007, 09:54 AM

Good luck! At least that bit will prevent Jiffy Lube idiots from draining and filling someones trans with some nice Pennzoil 5-30 motor oil

ivwarrior · 01-08-2007, 11:04 PM

Oh, don't be on it. Make something idiot-proof, someone will find a "better" idiot.....oh, and they wouldn't drain AND fill the trans, they'd just drain the trans and give ya an extra 5qt in the engine.......

Uncle Scotty · 01-09-2007, 01:09 AM

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Lisle...spagenameZWDVW

$10.99 shipped....have a nice day

Unabomber · 01-09-2007, 08:38 AM

Nice kill Scotty!

Nuke209 · 01-09-2007, 04:31 PM

I've used T60 and popped it off
and no, it's not damage, it's a little loose, not to where u can strip it, just slightly loose
i've done it to my car about 5 times and still good

Crashman287 · 01-09-2007, 04:46 PM

Ya, I found the same T70 from the same vendor on amazon.com. Both are the same price, so it doesn't matter. Thanks for the help guys.

01-05-2007, 08:56 PM	#1
Crashman287 Scooby Newbie Member#: 94605 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Carmel Valley, California Vehicle: 2005 Saab 9-2X Aero Midnight Black	T70 Improv? I just got back from searching for a T70. I've looked everywhere I can, and no one has it in my area. I don't want to order one, so I was wondering if anyone has any ideas on what else I could use to get the bolt out. I was thinking maybe an allen wrench of some sort. * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

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01-05-2007, 09:21 PM	#2
Unabomber Big Ron Moderator Member#: 18062 Join Date: Apr 2002 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: I can save you a ton of cash Vehicle: on car parts so PM me b4 j00 buy	Use the right tool or aside from messing it up, you'll have to buy a new drain plug. Square peg = square hole, round peg = round hole. Ghetto superstar mechanics = your car on jackstands in your garage and you riding to work with that mouth-breather Todd who works in accounting.

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dru_hill Scooby Newbie Member#: 67661 Join Date: Aug 2004 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: Chicago, IL Vehicle: 2004 WRX sedan Blue	You have to Google it, I got mine from some random tool house somewhere. I tried getting the plug out with some big channel locks, but I almost broke the channel locks squeezing them so hard, with the only visible change to the bolt being a bunch of scratches on the outside. DO NOT STICK A BIG ALLEN WRENCH IN THERE!!! You will hose the entire plug, its really in there tight from the factory. Like ridiculous style tight. Just get the T70 and a breaker bar and away you go.

01-07-2007, 05:32 PM	#4
Crashman287 Scooby Newbie Member#: 94605 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Carmel Valley, California Vehicle: 2005 Saab 9-2X Aero Midnight Black	I had a feeling that might be the case. Dang. Oh well, thanks for the help guys.

01-08-2007, 09:54 AM	#5
dru_hill Scooby Newbie Member#: 67661 Join Date: Aug 2004 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: Chicago, IL Vehicle: 2004 WRX sedan Blue	Good luck! At least that bit will prevent Jiffy Lube idiots from draining and filling someones trans with some nice Pennzoil 5-30 motor oil

01-08-2007, 11:04 PM	#6
ivwarrior Scooby Specialist Member#: 100610 Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Lewistown, PA Vehicle: 2002 WRX MBP	Oh, don't be on it. Make something idiot-proof, someone will find a "better" idiot.....oh, and they wouldn't drain AND fill the trans, they'd just drain the trans and give ya an extra 5qt in the engine.......

01-09-2007, 01:09 AM	#7
Uncle Scotty NASIOC Supporter Member#: 16200 Join Date: Mar 2002 Vehicle: OK Houston we have an Uncle	http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Lisle...spagenameZWDVW $10.99 shipped....have a nice day

01-09-2007, 08:38 AM	#8
Unabomber Big Ron Moderator Member#: 18062 Join Date: Apr 2002 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: I can save you a ton of cash Vehicle: on car parts so PM me b4 j00 buy	Nice kill Scotty!

01-09-2007, 04:31 PM	#9
Nuke209 Scooby Specialist Member#: 108089 Join Date: Feb 2006 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: Minnesota Vehicle: 2003 WRX NF Performance	I've used T60 and popped it off and no, it's not damage, it's a little loose, not to where u can strip it, just slightly loose i've done it to my car about 5 times and still good

01-09-2007, 04:46 PM	#10
Crashman287 Scooby Newbie Member#: 94605 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Carmel Valley, California Vehicle: 2005 Saab 9-2X Aero Midnight Black	Ya, I found the same T70 from the same vendor on amazon.com. Both are the same price, so it doesn't matter. Thanks for the help guys.