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Model specific boards => Golf mk2 => Topic started by: edpryce on 10 September 2008, 18:28

Title: sump question
Post by: edpryce on 10 September 2008, 18:28

Ok, so today i changed my oil for the first time on my golf.

When tightening the "plug"  back into the sump, it tightens up and then gets loose again. Unfortunately I cannot remember how tight it was when i loosened it taking it out to compare it with.

Is this normal or should it do up until it cant turn anymore? I am worried it might pop off when driving or just leak everywhere.

I am sure its not cross threaded as it turns cleanly but could the thread have died? I have moved the car and there is slight oil underneath the car but i think this is due to the general mess i made doing the job dripping down.

Any thoughts?

Thanks Ed

Title: Re: sump question
Post by: Dolly on 10 September 2008, 18:34

sounds like the thread is damaged, probably stripped, it will leak. need a new plug and hope the sump Taps out, a new sump is £25 from GSF

Title: Re: sump question
Post by: edpryce on 10 September 2008, 19:00

yeah its definately leeking now. Cheers.

Is it possible to re use the oil? or will it be dirty, its hasnt been run?

Ed

Title: Re: sump question
Post by: Conker on 10 September 2008, 20:14

If you can catch it in a clean/decent tray, I would re-use it.

Remember to buy a new sump plug washer too!

Title: Re: sump question
Post by: edpryce on 10 September 2008, 20:44

still got the washer. Will I need a new sump gasket too? I am thinking this is a simple case of just bolting the sump on and off?

Title: Re: sump question
Post by: Dolly on 10 September 2008, 22:19

yeh aload of 10mm bolts round the outside. pretty straight forward. catch the oil in something clean and then pop it back in once the new sump is on.

Title: Re: sump question
Post by: Conker on 10 September 2008, 23:00

Quote from: edpryce on 10 September 2008, 20:44

still got the washer. Will I need a new sump gasket too? I am thinking this is a simple case of just bolting the sump on and off?

A new washer is about 20p from ECP.  I fit a new one every time.

Title: Re: sump question
Post by: edpryce on 11 September 2008, 02:44

fit a washer or gasket everytime? Or both?


thanks

Title: Re: sump question
Post by: sidecarphil on 11 September 2008, 08:58

mine had no gasket (sealent) but if it has one yeah replace it and a new sump bung washer  :wink: :wink:

Title: Re: sump question
Post by: bundy on 11 September 2008, 09:07

you might aswell do the gasket at the same time, saves you doing the same job twice  :wink:

Title: Re: sump question
Post by: rubjonny on 11 September 2008, 11:42

definitly put a new gasket on, old one will leak if you reuse it.  there is a metal tin plate between engine andf gearbox, if you're lucky the lower part will be seperate and come off after removing 2 or 3 screws holding it to the bell housing./  if you're unlucky it will be an early one which is 1 piece, making it bloody hard to get to the bolts between the engine & box!  as it is you'll need a thin extension and a wobble joint to get to them.  I'd start with the bolts here before you do any others, if you cant get em undone you dont want to have already loosened all the rest  :grin:

Title: Re: sump question
Post by: edpryce on 11 September 2008, 14:24

thanks. its an '84 so that'l probably make it the harder one.

Whats a wobble joint?

Ed

Title: Re: sump question
Post by: rubjonny on 11 September 2008, 14:27

the end of the extention kinda has a bit cut out of it, so when you click the socket on it can wobble!
like deese
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Wobble-Rigid-Extension-Bar-Set-3-piece-1-4-Sq-Dr_W0QQitemZ120302087364

Title: Re: sump question
Post by: edpryce on 12 September 2008, 12:55

cheers. got the sump off. think i'll try and re thread it