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.
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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:(
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21-04-2008, 12:52 #1Forum User
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Getting a rounded-off sump plug out?
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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
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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...
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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...
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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 .
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aye nothing beats this
Originally Posted by schakal
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 .
unless of course you manage to round off the slit. 
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Did it on my old one. Mole grips FTW
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weld a bolt too it then replace.
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overkill FTW !!! Originally Posted by northy
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21-04-2008, 19:32 #9Forum User
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lol
If I had welding equipment...
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...
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Garage and Machine Mart gas heater FTW!
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