stuck sump plug

RKServicing · Jun 4, 2013

Get a pump and suck the oil out through dipstick tube for now. Much cheaper than a gun. Also I wouldn't impact it out with a gun if I were you ally dump and steel bolt. You'll pull the thread out if its seized then you new plug will be usless.

goonarmy · Jun 4, 2013

FlyingDutchman said:
While searching for same problem with my Disco V8i, I came across this thread.

Need 29mm (or 1-1/8 I think) ring spanner (The ONLY one I don't have :5bbanghead: ) and better get it. Soaking the plug in WD40 for a couple of days before I try again.

I am afraid I'll damage the plug if I put too much strength on it.

Does anyone knows how much force this plug can have before it snaps ?

Had to order one in especially for my 3.9

FlyingDutchman · Jun 4, 2013

goonarmy said:
Had to order one in especially for my 3.9

Correct !

Spanners go from 27 straight to 30 I found out today.

:crazy: That's why I don't have 29

Dippypud · Jun 4, 2013

The sump plug needs a new copper washer and TORQUED to 23Nm (in reality not real tight!!)...

If the alloy threads are a little worn try some loctite 567, it'll stop it 'weeping'...

Oldseadog · Jun 5, 2013

You will need a 1 7/16" AF spanner or socket.

Warm up the alloy around the plug and it will expand more than the steel.

Stick yer socket on a long bar and it should crack off quite easily.

sprogthedog · Jun 5, 2013

Had this problem with my old 200tdi Defender.

Try putting the ring spanner on it, then use a bottle-jack to exert the force on the end of the spanner.

FlyingDutchman · Jun 5, 2013

Oldseadog said:
You will need a 1 7/16" AF spanner or socket.

Warm up the alloy around the plug and it will expand more than the steel.

Stick yer socket on a long bar and it should crack off quite easily.

Now that's what we call useful information

Oldseadog · Jun 5, 2013

Mike,

One does one's best, don't you know!

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