Need help! Stripped vent plug

[DougS550]

I’ve seen it and handled some before, but never personally used it. I didn’t feel like it was all it was said to be based on feel, but apparently it is strong and has it’s place for some jobs.

I think I have used every epoxy on the planet, and none has been stronger, easier to drill, make brackets, tabs etc than JB Weld. Beside military grade epoxy, that's the closest I have seen.
Which 5 minute epoxy have you used?

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[Andrew19gt]

Gorilla glue epoxy

 

[Traffic22]

Do you have a photo of what it currently looks like? That may help with suggestions.

It’s possible nothing is adhering because you’ve tried so many different approaches. (Understandable of course.)

Brass is so soft, I can understand why this has gotten difficult, and frustrating.

If, you can get something to even bite a little on the plug, try blasting it with a can of compressed air. If you’ve ever used it, you’ll notice how if you keep blasting in the same spot it gets cold. That may be enough to shrink the brass just a little and help you wiggle your plug out.

 

[Andrew19gt]

 

[NGOT8R]

I think I have used every epoxy on the planet, and none has been stronger, easier to drill, make brackets, tabs etc than JB Weld. Beside military grade epoxy, that's the closest I have seen.
Which 5 minute epoxy have you used?

I’ve used Permatex 5 min. epoxy.

 

[RagmopInKona]

Screwdriver and a hammer. Put screw driver on slot at an angle so when you hit it with a hammer it is turning it out. Knock down the other side of the slot so you can get a solid whack on the other side using the length of the tip of the screwdriver. Easy peasy.

 

[Andrew19gt]

Tried that, just started chipping the brass

 

[Traffic22]

Can you get a flat blade screwdriver across what you’ve already done? If so, I’d Fill the edges with PB Blaster, let sit 15. Jamb a flat blade in, and hit it with compressed air to freeze it. (From one of those little cans not your compressor.)

Between the lubricant and freezing, you might be able to wiggle it out.

 

[Traffic22]

I feel bad for you man, been there, stuff like this is frustrating as hell.

 

[Andrew19gt]

Can you get a flat blade screwdriver across what you’ve already done? If so, I’d Fill the edges with PB Blaster, let sit 15. Jamb a flat blade in, and hit it with compressed air to freeze it. (From one of those little cans not your compressor.)

Between the lubricant and freezing, you might be able to wiggle it out.

I can’t get a good bit with a screw driver anymore. I can’t grind anymore because it’s starting grind into the case.

 

[Andrew19gt]

I just need this fixed so I can sell the damn car. Probably just going to hit the bullet and send it to vortech.

 

[GregO]

I can see why an easy out won’t work without a through hole drilled into the brass.
An induction heater might do the trick.
Work at getting the slot a bit better for a good grip and use an induction heater.
A good impact screwdriver is your friend.

 

[DougS550]

I would cut a slit as far down as I could, then use a Good Common screwdriver which fits perfectly onto it and remove. I've been in similar situations just like what you are in now.

 

[Andrew19gt]

I would cut a slit as far down as I could, then use a Good Common screwdriver which fits perfectly onto it and remove. I've been in similar situations just like what you are in now.

If I grind it down anymore it starts to get into the aluminum case of the supercharger.

 

[K4fxd]

I'm guessing pipe thread? Make a slot or jam a torx bit in the hole thats already there. Heat up the housing with propane, when nice and hot take the can of compressed air and spray the brass fitting then try to twist it out.

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