sump question

[edpryce]

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

[Dolly]

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

[edpryce]

yeah its definately leeking now. Cheers.

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

Ed

[Conker]

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

Remember to buy a new sump plug washer too!

[edpryce]

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?

[Dolly]

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.

[Conker]

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.

[edpryce]

fit a washer or gasket everytime? Or both?


thanks

[sidecarphil]

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

[bundy]

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