Removing Sump Plug!

[Mk1Mad J - 16v]

Can't say I've ever tried to set light to oil but the blow torch I'm thinking of is capable of something like 3200 deg C - would that be hot enough 

As for the driver, use a bigger hammer 

[gtibob]

This is a common problem on the 16v. If you hav'nt messed it up too much an impact socket will still fit because of the 6 sided design, it dos'nt need the points like a normal socket. Never failed to remove one of these with an air gun. Front hub nuts come off like this too and they are usually in excess of 200ft/lbs.

[Mk1Mad J - 16v]

  Reading that last reply I'm wondering if you think i'm talking about using an air gun  -  I mean one off these bad boys 

http://www.screwfix.com/app/sfd/cat/pro.jsp?cId=101080&ts=75409&id=16735


I couldn't maintain my 25 year old car without one 

[gtibob]

I would'nt chance using a hammer operated impact driver, I think you might risk cracking the sump. 

[Mk1Mad J - 16v]

I would'nt chance using a hammer operated impact driver, I think you might risk cracking the sump. 

If the sump plug is already stuck I think thats a risk worth taking - the other option is a new sump anyway 

[gtibob]

Better to just drop the sump than risk breaking it, this has to be an expensive item and a cast alloy sump is probably VAG only

[Mk1Mad J - 16v]

  sumps are about £20 (I bought one after a "speed-hump" incident) & nobody said anything about cast sumps, but yeah they would cost some.    Never hit cast alloy - it'll break for sure

[gtibob]

I assume we are talking about an ABF engine here. It should have a cast sump. The plugs are notoriously hard to remove because of the large thread area probably designed to prevent ham fisted numpties stripping them out as they would on the normal sized steel sump plug, good luck!

[Mk1Mad J - 16v]

 :embarassed: I don't know much about mk3's as I cant stand them 

so they've got a cast sump have they  oooh I wonder if it'll fit the older engines  anyone???

[rubjonny]

yes it will, as does the MK3 rubber sump gasket!  Though you need to replace the bolts too.  Some seem to have star bit bolts in rather than normal hex ones too, which would make removing/refitting a bit easier in the tight spots