I have a VW Golf Mk2 1300.
I recently changed the oil two weeks ago, since then there has been a minor oil leek from the sump drain plug.
I decided to increase the sump drain nut torque from the recommended 22 lbf/ft to 26 lbf/ft, there is still though a minor leak.
Any help is welcome. The sump drain plug has one washer and no rubber seal. (only the higher spec engines require a seal).
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Is this a puzzle?
Unless you want to risk tightening the plug until it stops, won\'t you either have to change the washer with the car upside down or change the oil again when you do it the right way up?
I look forward to reading the trick of the trade for this one.
As a matter of interest, did you get a new washer? I never used to bother but the Honda dealer I buy my filters from now always hands me a new washer without being asked (and charges 11p for it of course).
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How about undoing by 2 turns and wrapping several laps of ptfe tape, before retightening?
How good are the proprietary sealer jointing compounds if applied to a wet thread?
A false economy not to use a new washer, particularly on french cars which generally use crushable washers!
pmh (was peter)
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A silly question here - are you quite sure you haven't cross-threaded the sump plug?
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Surely it's the washer that needs renewing, as Manatee has indicated?
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1. Borrow SWMBO's washing up bowl
2. Open sump & drain oil
3. Replace washer (2 shillings) and sump plug (a sovereign or two), just in case, complete with PTFE tape around your threads.
4. Pour oil back in.
5. Await telling off...
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You are obviously a brave man, but taking this action on 14 February could result in more than future use of washing up bowl being permanently revoked
Otherwise a good idea.
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Buy a new sump plug from the dealer (mainly for size reference) and take it to a large Halfords, they have a counter service with a range of sealing washers in plastic tubs....they have some hard brown plastic ones, I have found these to be the best if you can get them in the correct size, buy 10 for future use, and replace next time you service.
I think oil filters should come with new ones to keep oil off the roads, we'll all benefit from this, especially folks on two wheels.
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Buy a new sump plug from the dealer
A new washer (like an O ring) for the Focus costs £3.88 because you can only buy it on a sump plug.
It is not a problem for me as I buy the oil, filter, and sump plug from a Ford dealer not far away.
It is one less query when it is time to sell it.
I am not aware if you can buy the sump plug elsewhere.
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Check with Halfords if they stock a sump plug for your car, they do quite a large range of sump plugs complete with washer, only cost about £2-£3. Buy a sump plug, unscrew old one with engine cold, oil nice and thick, slow to come out and no chance of burning yourself, then screw new one in quickly. This will ensure minimum spillage, use a container to catch the bit of spillage and then top up the engine with new oil.
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Buy a sump plug, unscrew old one with engine cold, oil nice and thick, slow to come out and no chance of burning yourself, then screw new one in quickly. This will ensure minimum spillage, use a container to catch the bit of spillage and then top up the engine with new oil.
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Just take a little time to think about what is required and the sequence before you start.
I would use latex or rubber gloves of course.
I would position the new plug on top of something so it is close to the sump and easily on view.
When unscrewing with one hand be ready to plug hole with a finger or thumb of the other hand. This should allow a more leisurely swapping of plugs but do put the old one alongside the new one just in case it has to be reinstalled.
I am not so sure about the oil being nice and thick.
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the washer is /should be copper only way is to replace it its pennies to buy ok you didnt know but a false economy drain into clean container fit new washer replace oil problem solved avoid over tightening those threads are fragile in the sump pan ....keo (ex vw mechanic)
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Unless the oil is by now so filthy that it is as solid as solid honey (and thus due for a change), don't even think of trying to stick the new sump plug in whilst there's oil in the sump. WHAT A MESS!!! You'll be wishing you _had_ borrowed SWMBO's washing up bowl on 14th February. (Like the idea of having use of the washing up bowl privileges withdrawn!)
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are you sure its coming from the sump plug as oil tends to get moved by the airflow under the car when moving.
favourite spots on older vw are the sump gasket or the sump goes porious due to old age.
porious sump can be hard to see but when you remove it and look you will see tiny pin holes in it.
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