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Aug 29, 2017 | 06:42 PM

Dads442

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Oil Plug Welded

Anyone ever have an issue with an oil plug being welded? Can you do a top down oil change on the 70 w30 models 455?

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Sep 5, 2017 | 03:55 PM

OldsD88

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Anyone ever have an issue with an oil plug being welded? Can you do a top down oil change on the 70 w30 models 455?

Thanks

Theoretically, anything is possible. I suppose a vacuum suction pump could be used to empty the pan? Doing so would not necessarily be convenient or efficient.!

If it were me I would, in order of attempts:

1. Try breaking the weld

2. Drilling & tapping another hole to install a usable drain plug

3. Install a replacement oil pan

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