A65 sludge trap cap

[Tamarmole]

Major battle with sludge tube cap.   

So far I have drilled the peined holes and attacked it with an impact driver.   The first driver I used was a cheapo Hilka one and the bit twisted like cheese so I invested in a nice Teng Tools one and the same thing happend.   I have also heated the cap to try an remove any loctite etc.  All to no avail.

I am thinking of drilling the cap and attacking it with a screw extractor.  Is this a silly thing to do.

What is my next move??

[Jean-Luc]

This tool?

[ChrisG]

Thats a really useful tool to have around. Where can we get one from?

[Jean-Luc]

Thats a really useful tool to have around. Where can we get one from?

https://omegatec.com/ht3407m-hi-torque-7-driver-bit-with-1-2-square-drive-and-replaceable-blade.aspx?srsltid=AfmBOopIAg8iJA_TAOdQMKEzk6amV0lyYG2nIQmIYPaqUKLBV4DNTcGZ

The spare disk size 06  seems available and should be usable if adapted for your use.

https://omegatec.com/search.aspx?find=HT3406M

Mine is size 3406 and is correct for A65 plug.
3407 is thicker and may not suit the dove tail slot.

[Tamarmole]

Tried the screw extractor which didn't work.   I ended up getting the caps machined  out.   Totally epic battle.