Another possibility (if Don's method fails) is to enlarge the hole a little,
and use a cut-down toggle bolt. Cut down the wings of the toggle bolt so
they only spread to a little less than the diameter of the plug, then
enlarge the hole to about 1/2". Assemble into the big socket like Don did,
then stick the wings of the toggle bolt through the hole and let it expand
behind the plug.
Personally, I'd want to pull the pan either before or after, flush
thoroughly with carb cleaner and wipe with a rag. Guess it depends on how
much you value your oil pump, and trust your oil filter bypass not to open
<g>
Randall
> 6: Caveats - this worked well for me, your mileage may vary, etc., etc. I
> was very careful screwing the lag bolt in to avoid stripping out
> the hole in
> the plug and it came out fairly easily. If this doesn't work on
> your plug,
> I don't know any other way except to pull the engine. The
> little "access"
> hole in the inner fender really made it easier. I don't know why this car
> has one, the other TR4 and the TR3 don't, but given a choice
> between pulling
> the engine and drilling and then plugging a 1" hole I'd drill the
> hole in a
> heartbeat.
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