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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Golf mk4 TDI => Topic started by: Ady TDI on 03 June 2009, 17:13

Title: Sump nut & washer
Post by: Ady TDI on 03 June 2009, 17:13
Anyone know where i can get a sump nut & washer from? my car has just been serviced and a new nut & washer used but would like to by another just incase.

ANywhere apart from VW's themselves as there isn't one local
Title: Re: Sump nut & washer
Post by: Steve_PD on 03 June 2009, 20:22
GSF, eurocar parts  :undecided:
Ive never changed the sump plug when I service mine, I've done 4 now
Title: Re: Sump nut & washer
Post by: Ady TDI on 03 June 2009, 22:35
Quote from: Steve_PD on 03 June 2009, 20:22
GSF, eurocar parts  :undecided:
Ive never changed the sump plug when I service mine, I've done 4 now

Thats good to hear, i heard the nut threads itself so cant be used again
Title: Re: Sump nut & washer
Post by: Ridg on 03 June 2009, 22:37
Quote from: Steve_PD on 03 June 2009, 20:22
GSF, eurocar parts  :undecided:
Ive never changed the sump plug when I service mine, I've done 4 now

you should have as the plug isn't reusable

you'll also want a torque wrench for re-fitting as the sump is aluminium and being ali it's very easy to strip the thread.

if you haven't a GSF there are loads on ebay
Title: Re: Sump nut & washer
Post by: Steve_PD on 03 June 2009, 23:28
Whys the sump plug non reusable? if its not why is the sump reusable as surly the thread in the aluminum is weaker than the thread on the plug  :huh:
Title: Re: Sump nut & washer
Post by: Ridg on 04 June 2009, 09:09
Quote from: Steve_PD on 03 June 2009, 23:28
Whys the sump plug non reusable? if its not why is the sump reusable as surly the thread in the aluminum is weaker than the thread on the plug  :huh:

not sure probably something to do with the washer being integrated into the plug.  I was told that you can't reuse it by a VW master mechanic, and for the sake of £2 i'd rather replace it.
Title: Re: Sump nut & washer
Post by: T_J_G on 04 June 2009, 10:48
Yeah but when you do as many services those £2's add up :wink:
Title: Re: Sump nut & washer
Post by: jettagolf on 04 June 2009, 16:40
our sump plug was used 8 times on our mk4 and never had a problem so saved about £16 :grin:
Title: Re: Sump nut & washer
Post by: Kerrse on 09 June 2009, 13:24
My car gets serviced by a ex-vw mechanic and he has never asked me to get a sump plug when he services my car. My next service it due in a couple weeks all i have to get is

Fuel filter
Air filter
Pollen filter
Oil filter
Title: Re: Sump nut & washer
Post by: Steve_PD on 09 June 2009, 13:50
Quote from: Kerrse on 09 June 2009, 13:24
My car gets serviced by a ex-vw mechanic and he has never asked me to get a sump plug when he services my car. My next service it due in a couple weeks all i have to get is

Fuel filter
Air filter
Pollen filter
Oil filter

Thats what I do every service
Title: Re: Sump nut & washer
Post by: Kerrse on 09 June 2009, 13:54
Quote from: Steve_PD on 09 June 2009, 13:50


Thats what I do every service

I only did the oil an pollen last time but i do service every 10k may start doing all of them
Title: Re: Sump nut & washer
Post by: Rhyso on 09 June 2009, 14:00
Quote from: Steve_PD on 09 June 2009, 13:50
Quote from: Kerrse on 09 June 2009, 13:24
My car gets serviced by a ex-vw mechanic and he has never asked me to get a sump plug when he services my car. My next service it due in a couple weeks all i have to get is

Fuel filter
Air filter
Pollen filter
Oil filter

Thats what I do every service

would have thought it would be the air filter you change? or you got an aftermarket one Steve?
Title: Re: Sump nut & washer
Post by: Steve_PD on 09 June 2009, 14:01
Pipercross  :wink: