An easier way is to find a sacrificial 8mm allen key and cut a ~20mm bit off, put it into the drain plug, and use an appropriately-sized spanner to undo it.
But MAKE SURE YOU GET THE FILLER PLUG UNDONE FIRST!
Also, buy two new plugs. Mine were a bit mullered by the time I'd managed to get the drain one undone. Ford part number 6732263 x 2.
that is a good idea, probably a lot easier than then method i used
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