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Old Feb 16, 2006 | 04:33 PM
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Old Feb 16, 2006 | 05:09 PM
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weld a nut to it
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Old Feb 16, 2006 | 05:09 PM
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get a pair of vise grips and go at it, stop asking stupid questions.
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Old Feb 16, 2006 | 05:16 PM
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vise grips dumbass.
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Old Feb 16, 2006 | 05:33 PM
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I can't fit a vise grip, there's a U shape blockage ontop of it.
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Old Feb 16, 2006 | 05:34 PM
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take the pan off. it will probably be easier to work with. dam, this oil change is turning into a bitch huh. :1
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Old Feb 16, 2006 | 06:28 PM
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use a tap kit and tap the ---- out of it.

"I'd tap it"
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Old Feb 16, 2006 | 06:33 PM
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Use a strip socket.
Or take a hammer and nail the size smaller socket you need onto the bolt.
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Old Feb 16, 2006 | 07:16 PM
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I can't fit a vise grip, there's a U shape blockage ontop of it.
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Old Feb 16, 2006 | 07:22 PM
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