2004 Pilot Oil Drain Plug Rounded Off!! - Honda Pilot

Phils · 06-03-2011, 11:34 PM

Help... While trying to unscrew the oil drain plug on my 04 Pilot, the plug rounded off. I've tried sockets and wrenches. There is almost no room next to the bolt so vise grips have been unsuccessful. I also cant get a straight shot with a drill to drill the bolt out. Anyone have any ideas?

humanoid · 06-04-2011, 12:09 AM

Have you tried goose neck pliers?

xGS · 06-04-2011, 02:02 AM

Check with your local hardware/home-improvement/auto-parts store for sockets specifically designed to remove rounded-off bolts.

Just one example: Bolt Extractors - Tools - IRWIN TOOLS

Phils · 06-04-2011, 11:24 AM

Thanks you two. I really appreciate the advice. I will check into it!

hondacuraplanet · 06-06-2011, 01:25 PM

I'd try a pipe wrench first. It will automatically increase positive pressure on the bolt as you try to turn it.

SD16 · 06-07-2011, 07:15 AM

Don't remove it till you have a replacement plug to put on in it's place. Get a new washer as well.

Satch · 06-09-2011, 02:09 PM

lefty loosey righty tighty

schumi · 06-09-2011, 02:26 PM

no offense, but are you sure you're messing with the correct bolt? there is a lot of room around the drain bolt (you say there isn't any room) to use vise grips from the bottom. One thing that has worked for me in the past on rounded bolt is hammer on a socket this is slightly too small (like a cheap SAE socket). then use a breaker bar to turn it. you will probably not be able to get bolt out of socket so make sure you have new drain bolt and don't use an expensive socket.

N_Jay · 06-09-2011, 03:20 PM

I am still trying to figure out how an oil drain plug gets rounded off.

Phils · 06-10-2011, 01:38 PM

Thanks you guys. The bolt extractor worked like a charm. One of the most expensive oil changes I've ever done.

TomStromie · 06-10-2011, 02:39 PM

It it's not broke, you're not trying hard enough.

-Red Green

mclairmo · 06-10-2011, 10:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by N_Jay

I am still trying to figure out how an oil drain plug gets rounded off.

The same way my father in law does it, using standard sockets and box wrenches on a metric vehicle. 14mm or 1/2 inch? Who cares, close enough is close enough. He never will understand the difference.

06-03-2011, 11:34 PM	#1 (permalink)
Phils Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Lancaster, Ca Posts: 3 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	2004 Pilot Oil Drain Plug Rounded Off!! Help... While trying to unscrew the oil drain plug on my 04 Pilot, the plug rounded off. I've tried sockets and wrenches. There is almost no room next to the bolt so vise grips have been unsuccessful. I also cant get a straight shot with a drill to drill the bolt out. Anyone have any ideas?

06-04-2011, 12:09 AM	#2 (permalink)
humanoid Super Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Sunny SoCal Posts: 2,970 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Have you tried goose neck pliers? __________________ 2005 EX-L Sage Brush Pearl -->OEM Running Boards, OEM rear mud guards, OEM crossbars, AVS bug deflector, 5000K HIDs, OEM Accord EX emblem, full sized spare, Hella FF 75 driving lamps, Nifty CatchAll Mats <------------ click here first, n0oB!!!

06-06-2011, 01:25 PM	#5 (permalink)
hondacuraplanet Site Sponsor Join Date: May 2002 Location: Buffalo, New York Posts: 2,011 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I'd try a pipe wrench first. It will automatically increase positive pressure on the bolt as you try to turn it. __________________ www.oemacuraparts.com

06-09-2011, 02:26 PM	#8 (permalink)
schumi Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: new orleans Posts: 22 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	no offense, but are you sure you're messing with the correct bolt? there is a lot of room around the drain bolt (you say there isn't any room) to use vise grips from the bottom. One thing that has worked for me in the past on rounded bolt is hammer on a socket this is slightly too small (like a cheap SAE socket). then use a breaker bar to turn it. you will probably not be able to get bolt out of socket so make sure you have new drain bolt and don't use an expensive socket. Last edited by schumi; 06-09-2011 at 02:29 PM.

06-09-2011, 03:20 PM	#9 (permalink)
N_Jay Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Chicago, NW Burbs Posts: 13,544 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I am still trying to figure out how an oil drain plug gets rounded off. __________________ However beautiful the strategy, you should occasionally look at the results. Sir Winston Churchill

06-04-2011, 02:02 AM	#3 (permalink)
xGS Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 1,054 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Check with your local hardware/home-improvement/auto-parts store for sockets specifically designed to remove rounded-off bolts. Just one example: Bolt Extractors - Tools - IRWIN TOOLS

06-04-2011, 11:24 AM	#4 (permalink)
Phils Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Lancaster, Ca Posts: 3 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Thanks you two. I really appreciate the advice. I will check into it!

06-07-2011, 07:15 AM	#6 (permalink)
SD16 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Riyadh Posts: 33 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Don't remove it till you have a replacement plug to put on in it's place. Get a new washer as well.

06-09-2011, 02:09 PM	#7 (permalink)
Satch Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: MO Posts: 2 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	lefty loosey righty tighty

06-10-2011, 01:38 PM	#10 (permalink)
Phils Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Lancaster, Ca Posts: 3 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Thanks you guys. The bolt extractor worked like a charm. One of the most expensive oil changes I've ever done.

06-10-2011, 02:39 PM	#11 (permalink)
TomStromie Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Waconia, MN Posts: 113 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	It it's not broke, you're not trying hard enough. -Red Green __________________ 2007 Pilot LX 2004 Suzuki V-Strom

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