[s-cars] Oil Plug removal -> Dynamite required

[Calvin & Diana Craig]

Using an air chisel on the "shoulder" of the plug in the proper direction of
rotation in a tangential manner is the best way I have seen.  After fighting
with one for hours this method took all of 2 seconds...it was one of those
times when you are really mad and happy at the same time....mad because it
took you this long to figure out the solution and happy because you found
it.
--Calvin


-----Original Message-----
From: s-car-list-bounces at audifans.com
[mailto:s-car-list-bounces at audifans.com]On Behalf Of Fred Munro
Sent: Sunday, March 28, 2004 10:38 AM
To: Tim Radbourne; s-car-list at audifans.com
Subject: RE: [s-cars] Oil Plug removal -> Dynamite required


Tim;

A common problem - I went through the same thing with my first oil change.
If nothing else works, try MIG welding an impact socket to the remains of
the drain plug. The welding heat usually loosens it up and you can get lots
of torque on it through the socket.
The Bentley has a torque spec on this plug of 22 ft.lbs. I've been torquing
the drain plug for years now and have never had a hard time getting it off
at my 8000 km oil change intervals using just a standard 3/8" drive ratchet
handle. I suspect over-tightening the plug is part of the problem.

HTH

Fred Munro
'94 S4


-----Original Message-----
From: s-car-list-bounces at audifans.com
[mailto:s-car-list-bounces at audifans.com]On Behalf Of Tim Radbourne
Sent: March 27, 2004 2:30 PM
To: s-car-list at audifans.com
Subject: [s-cars] Oil Plug removal -> Dynamite required


I am just attempting to do my first oil change on my 93 S4.  Fumoto in
hand, I just wanted to get the old plug out.

Plug looks like mint - it has never been touched - Hmm.  Car has 140,000
miles and the previous owner did all maintenance at Carousel Audi in MN.
Plug must come out real easy.   Oops I guess not maybe its welded in.
One wrecked wrench and one rounded plug later I am ready to head out for
some stronger medicine.

The lack of previous damage to the plug makes me think that the oil has
been changed from the top.  Is this common with this motor??

Any suggestions about getting the old plug out?  Thanks....

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