View Full Version : Getting a rounded-off sump plug out?
white16valver
21-04-2008, 12:52
Well, having finally stopped faffing and got the thing up on axles stands (after being slightly worried about how the jack appears to be putting massive dents in the underside coating) I then couldn't get the sump plug out as it's rounded off. :? :x :(
Has anyone got any recommended techniques for getting it out? I can't see a way to do it as even drilling it won't work, will it?
Also, if anyone has a part number for a new one then that would be great...
Bloody thing, why are things never easy :roll: :(
you mean the square in the plug has gone round mate....
use mole grips on the outer edges or hammer a piece or bar in an undo using an adjustable spanner.
halfords carry spares for most renault got my new one from there
white16valver
21-04-2008, 13:40
Yeah, the hole that the 8mm bit goes into has rounded off a bit so it just doesn't turn, and the more you try the more it rounds off... :roll: :(
I had thought about the hammering a bigger bit in technique but the next one up in my halfords socket set is a 10mm! Dammit! lol
Will have to try the molegrips thing.
My first thought was Mark Fish as he's not far away but labour time would be £££ to sort it out, which would be a waste if I can do it myself!
Will have to persevere...
slit one of the sides with a file than use the
ultimate "1 man 1 hammer and a falt blade screw driver"
technique to turn it over .
8)
slit one of the sides with a file than use the
ultimate "1 man 1 hammer and a falt blade screw driver"
technique to turn it over .
8)
aye nothing beats this :wink: unless of course you manage to round off the slit. :lol:
Did it on my old one. Mole grips FTW
weld a bolt too it then replace.
weld a bolt too it then replace.
overkill FTW !!! 8) :lol:
white16valver
21-04-2008, 19:32
lol
If I had welding equipment... :lol:
Thanks for all the suggestions guys :D
Will try the molegrips thing, seeing as I had to get some when I did the rad last time, bloody thing.
Now, if I can just order some dry, warm weather... :roll: :lol:
Garage and Machine Mart gas heater FTW!
white16valver
22-04-2008, 07:49
Don't supposed there's anyone around Essex with a fully equipped, dry, warm garage I can borrow? lol :lol:
titcharoony
22-04-2008, 12:43
mole grips have saved my arse many a time. mole ftw.
if you have access to a bench grinder and an old 3/8" extension bar... you can probably understand what to do now! lol
Good ol Hammer and chisel/screwdriver technique is something all Renault fixers must master!
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