Drilling oil pan dillemma.
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I cant get my drill close enough to the pan, and my bit isnt long enough to reach. The damn power steering lines are in the way.
What do I do? Any suggestions?
Im afraid to drill at it from an angle, the best I can do is maybe 15 degrees off horizontal.
What do I do? Any suggestions?
Im afraid to drill at it from an angle, the best I can do is maybe 15 degrees off horizontal.
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I was able to tack weld my 37/64 drill bit into a deep 1/2 inch socket and then use a 24" and 12" extension to get a perfectly straight shot through the wheel well (w/ PS & AC). It was the only way to do it without removing all kinds of sh*t. I crammed the 3/8 x 18 npt tap into a 16mm x 12pt socket and used the same extensions to do the tapping - everything very slowly with numerous cleanings & greasings. I tacked a pilot bit into a smaller size deep socket to get things started - forget what size...
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Great idea, except my bit doesn't have a square end, its round. :(
As for the tap, I have a 11/16 deep socket and a 3/8 drive ratchet I plan to use.
Already made myself some baller volume **** bit stops.