Sump Plugs

[iain1067]

I know a few people have struggled to remove this item when changing your oil. I was faced with a nicely messed up one on my S6 which i knew was there from previous monkey lads/owners. I had before managed to knock on a 16mm socket which had decided to fall off somewhere damn and double damn i was thinking this isn't going to easy, anyway after trying to knock another socket on (and failed) i decided to use a cut down 17mm spanner that i had in the toolbox worked a treat with a pipe on it.

Now i usually change the oil with the engine hot, and yes the plug does seem to be glued in and previous changes had taken quite a bit of effort to get it undone, today though i hadn't started it at all and i was really surprised how easy it came undone compared to to undoing it hot.

So if you are struggling to get the plug undone try it cold.

Iain

[lune]

I would suggest replacing OE plug with:

http://www.fumotovalve.com

No more hassle

[s2_bo]

I know a few people have struggled to remove this item when changing your oil.

When worst comes to worst you can always try this method.

http://www.s2forum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=16305

[iain1067]

I usually don't have a problem, i always a long breaker bar and decent fitting socket, anyone know where to get these fumo valve thingys in the UK

[martinjs]

Most people got them from the states when there was a group buy a few years ago, might be worth asking them again if there are more people interested.

Just changed my oil this morning, forgot how easy it was with one of the valves fitted, well worth it.

[Jamo]

I usually don't have a problem, i always a long breaker bar and decent fitting socket, anyone know where to get these fumo valve thingys in the UK

States only ask Greg S if he's sold his as he had one for sale a while ago

[iain1067]

Always amazes me how dirty looking the old oil is even after only 3k miles

[Greg_S]

Ive sold the fumoto now im afraid

[baltiboyS2]

I have one spare pm me if your interested

Raj Aby

[Efini]

Last week I undid my sump plug with the following injuries:
- 2 broken toe nails
- 1 totally missing toe nail
- bleeding nose
- cracked upper lip

Luckily noone saw me make a fool out of myself and the sump plug survived without a scratch.

[merlin's S4]

I bought greg's fumoto valve but I couldn't screw it on to my urS4 as the anti roll bar was in the way! Your S6 will no doubt be the same! Obviously if you don't mind removing the ARB to fit it, then that's fine but I decided to replace the sump plug and washer with each oil change and only tighten it to the specified torque!

However if anyone would like my Fumoto valve, then a tenner plus postage should secure it!!

[s2dude]

I bought greg's fumoto valve but I couldn't screw it on to my urS4 as the anti roll bar was in the way! Your S6 will no doubt be the same! Obviously if you don't mind removing the ARB to fit it, then that's fine but I decided to replace the sump plug and washer with each oil change and only tighten it to the specified torque!

However if anyone would like my Fumoto valve, then a tenner plus postage should secure it!!

Pm sent

[Jamo]

I bought greg's fumoto valve but I couldn't screw it on to my urS4 as the anti roll bar was in the way! Your S6 will no doubt be the same! Obviously if you don't mind removing the ARB to fit it, then that's fine but I decided to replace the sump plug and washer with each oil change and only tighten it to the specified torque!

However if anyone would like my Fumoto valve, then a tenner plus postage should secure it!!

Merlin you need the Fumoto valve without the Nipple extension in that case i'd image.

[s2_bo]

Last week I undid my sump plug with the following injuries:
- 2 broken toe nails
- 1 totally missing toe nail
- bleeding nose
- cracked upper lip

Luckily noone saw me make a fool out of myself and the sump plug survived without a scratch.

I hope you got the ****** off - after all that sweat blood and tears

[S2central.net]

OUCH !

Last week I undid my sump plug with the following injuries:
- 2 broken toe nails
- 1 totally missing toe nail
- bleeding nose
- cracked upper lip

Luckily noone saw me make a fool out of myself and the sump plug survived without a scratch.