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SVOboy 09-18-2007 09:27 AM

Usually you would replace the gasket just so you don't get leaks. Especially since the old one is pretty old by now. Gasket is only 14 bucks I think.

Dave1215 09-18-2007 12:48 PM

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Originally Posted by theclencher (Post 72679)
let jiffy lube take it out, it will be a good learning experience for them.

they said "we don't do that" =[

omgwtfbyobbq 09-18-2007 02:28 PM

Find the nearest metric or standard size socket and hammer it over the bolt so it'll have a force fit. Turn it with a breaker bar. Jiffy Lube should do it or pay for it since they were the last ones to work on it.

VetteOwner 09-18-2007 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by omgwtfbyobbq (Post 72783)
Find the nearest metric or standard size socket and hammer it over the bolt so it'll have a force fit. Turn it with a breaker bar. Jiffy Lube should do it or pay for it since they were the last ones to work on it.

lol does he have proof of that? i doubt it...

GasSavers_Red 09-18-2007 03:00 PM

Got a dremal or know someone who has one? could just grind new flats on the head

omgwtfbyobbq 09-18-2007 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by VetteOwner (Post 72789)
lol does he have proof of that? i doubt it...

Iono, I keep my receipts. I had g00dyear crossthread two lug nuts on separate occasions. The first time they were really nice about it, but the second time they gave me some crap about how they torque (or crossthread in this case) all their stuff to the manufacturer's spec. :thumbdown:

VetteOwner 09-18-2007 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by omgwtfbyobbq (Post 72794)
Iono, I keep my receipts. I had g00dyear crossthread two lug nuts on separate occasions. The first time they were really nice about it, but the second time they gave me some crap about how they torque (or crossthread in this case) all their stuff to the manufacturer's spec. :thumbdown:

lol i thought someone would say that he had a recipt, which means nothing...sure it says they changed the oil, but thats it. even if dave says well they were the last ones to touch it! still no proof... how does jiffy lube know they touched it last?

omgwtfbyobbq 09-18-2007 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by VetteOwner (Post 72853)
how does jiffy lube know they touched it last?

It's below or at the oil change interval with dirty oil in there. That being said, ya gotta fight, fer yer right, to get yer moneyz back. Enough complaining/filing with the BBB will get most large companies to come around.

Telco 09-19-2007 06:05 AM

Another option, a muffler shop can weld a bolt to the drain bolt, then crank it out. Muffler shop probably won't want to do the actual removal though, since they usually don't have the facilities for an oil change. Might be able to get them to break it loose with an impact wrench without actually removing the plug, then go home and fix it. And, don't let those teenagers under your car again! All their claim of tightening to manu specs means is they have a book with the specs they can refer to when someone complains. In reality, they crank on it till it won't turn anymore, then they put the wrong oil in and leave the oil cap off.

VetteOwner 09-19-2007 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Telco (Post 72902)
Another option, a muffler shop can weld a bolt to the drain bolt, then crank it out. Muffler shop probably won't want to do the actual removal though, since they usually don't have the facilities for an oil change. Might be able to get them to break it loose with an impact wrench without actually removing the plug, then go home and fix it. And, don't let those teenagers under your car again! All their claim of tightening to manu specs means is they have a book with the specs they can refer to when someone complains. In reality, they crank on it till it won't turn anymore, then they put the wrong oil in and leave the oil cap off.


or dont change the filter or leave the filter off...:eek:


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