Unable to undo sump plug
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mk08 said:
GreenV8S said:
What sort of spanner are you using on the sump plug? What is stopping you from applying more torque?
I have applied all force i can but the plug wouldn't move.What is stopping you from applying more torque?
mk08 said:
catman said:
can you get a longer piece of tube over the wrench? it's surprising how much extra leverage you can get with a slightly longer handle. What is the sump made of?
Sump made up of? The normal material ever sump is made of.The other - & my van - have aluminium sumps
mk08 said:
GreenV8S said:
mk08 said:
I have used WD40, no success.
WD40 is often treated as if it's a penetrating oil, but it's rubbish at that.What sort of spanner are you using on the sump plug? What is stopping you from applying more torque?
lufbramatt said:
mk08 said:
catman said:
can you get a longer piece of tube over the wrench? it's surprising how much extra leverage you can get with a slightly longer handle. What is the sump made of?
Sump made up of? The normal material ever sump is made of.From what I understand you are not using enough power. The shear breakaway force required to undo some fasteners can be huge. It is dangerous when you apply such torque but its required to undo them.
You can make it more comfortable by getting a longer wrench. The longer the wrench the less the force you have to apply
If working with regular size tools you have to position your body in such ways where you can apply the required torque. Be prepared for when the screw lets go, you don't want to injure your hand.
You can make it more comfortable by getting a longer wrench. The longer the wrench the less the force you have to apply
If working with regular size tools you have to position your body in such ways where you can apply the required torque. Be prepared for when the screw lets go, you don't want to injure your hand.
lufbramatt said:
mk08 said:
catman said:
can you get a longer piece of tube over the wrench? it's surprising how much extra leverage you can get with a slightly longer handle. What is the sump made of?
Sump made up of? The normal material ever sump is made of.Sheepshanks said:
lufbramatt said:
mk08 said:
catman said:
can you get a longer piece of tube over the wrench? it's surprising how much extra leverage you can get with a slightly longer handle. What is the sump made of?
Sump made up of? The normal material ever sump is made of.Quick google suggests your sump is aluminium & the early Altos (2002 to 2006) are pressed steel.
If you've broken an adapter I do wonder if it's been cross threaded by a previous owner or refitted with an adhesive of some sort or it's picked up on the threads.
If a stainless steel item has been fitted then it can gall.
The risk of using long bars & big rattle guns it that whilst they may well get it out the thread in the hole may not survive the encounter.
Fine if you have got the kit to rethread it - or buy & fit a new sump - but you could end up with a bigger problem than you currently have.
Your other choice is the suction oil pump.
If you've broken an adapter I do wonder if it's been cross threaded by a previous owner or refitted with an adhesive of some sort or it's picked up on the threads.
If a stainless steel item has been fitted then it can gall.
The risk of using long bars & big rattle guns it that whilst they may well get it out the thread in the hole may not survive the encounter.
Fine if you have got the kit to rethread it - or buy & fit a new sump - but you could end up with a bigger problem than you currently have.
Your other choice is the suction oil pump.
Edited by paintman on Sunday 21st March 11:08
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