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Title: sump plug size???
Post by: Tomonator1985 on 22 February 2012, 08:54

trying to do an oil change....no sockets big enough.......what size is the sump plug on a mk2?


19mm? 24mm!?

help!

need to buy new tools and don't want to come home with the wrong set!!!

thanks.

Title: Re: sump plug size???
Post by: rob.043 on 22 February 2012, 08:57

Quote from: Tomonator1985 on 22 February 2012, 08:54

trying to do an oil change....no sockets big enough.......what size is the sump plug on a mk2?


19mm? 24mm!?

help!

need to buy new tools and don't want to come home with the wrong set!!!

thanks.

pretty sure its 17 or 19. Leaning towards 19

Title: Re: sump plug size???
Post by: Simpson on 22 February 2012, 09:03

19

Title: Re: sump plug size???
Post by: Tomonator1985 on 22 February 2012, 09:09

all I know is that is is big. I'll jsut get the largest sockets i can afford i guess.

Thanks.

Title: Re: sump plug size???
Post by: The Mighty Elvi on 22 February 2012, 09:32

Don't forget to use a new copper washer.

Title: Re: sump plug size???
Post by: Tomonator1985 on 22 February 2012, 09:50

do i need a new wassher if im just letting oil out?

over filled it like an idiot....

Title: Re: sump plug size???
Post by: The Mighty Elvi on 22 February 2012, 09:57

Ideally.  It's a soft copper washer which is squashed on tightening to provide a seal.

Obviously once used, it's not as effective the second time around.

Title: Re: sump plug size???
Post by: Sam on 22 February 2012, 10:09

New washer should come with a new sump bolt, which you should have, which should be magnetic too  :smiley:

Title: Re: sump plug size???
Post by: Tomonator1985 on 22 February 2012, 11:03

....yeah i'm out of my depth.

Basically ive got to drive it to margate from sittingbourne (kent) for some work and i've overfilled the oil like a *beeeep* and need to let some out before i drive it....


...ideas?

Title: Re: sump plug size???
Post by: Sam on 22 February 2012, 11:59

Quote from: Tomonator1985 on 22 February 2012, 11:03

....yeah i'm out of my depth.

Basically ive got to drive it to margate from sittingbourne (kent) for some work and i've overfilled the oil like a *beeeep* and need to let some out before i drive it....


...ideas?

No pun intended I assume, your only option is the sump plug, just loosen it and drain a little out. Dont fully remove it cos you wont get it back in without fully emptying your engine of oil.

Title: Re: sump plug size???
Post by: Tomonator1985 on 22 February 2012, 12:04

cool, cheers sam. that was what i was planning.

nice one.