Car sump plug bodges

Wave2k · G's Stalker Joined: 06 Apr 2004 Karma :

I have a Polo 1.4 which i just serviced, i got a new sump plug washer but its copper which i later found out aint so good and to my suprise the sump plug is leaking.
I really cant be arsed taking it out and fitting a different metal washer, what would be a good bodge to seal, i can unscrew it a little bit maybe enough to jam some instant gasket in ?.
It doesnt matter too much as the car is old and crap, but i still want to be able to do a future oil change 10k down the road if the car gets there.
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thegubner · World Chat Champion Joined: 25 Mar 2007 Karma :

Maybe a little rubber O ring?

veeeffarr · Super Spammer Joined: 22 Jul 2004 Karma :

Whack the copper washer on a gas burner until it's red hot.

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skinny · Nitrous Nuisance Joined: 16 Jul 2007 Karma :

I have got away in the past on my cars undoing the sump plug abit cleaning up the area and applying a small bead of mastic. Let it go off for a while then nip it up. When you want to undo it just run a stanly blade around it. bodgey but works Very Happy

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Walloper · Super Spammer Joined: 24 Feb 2005 Karma :

Aye you can phanny it together with glue/string/chewing gum etc. Whilst you save up for a new engine when it runs short of oil.
Oh and budget for a repair of the driveway too.

Or 'be' arsed and fix it correctly.

It's folk like you who give motorcyclists a bad image.
Bet you have long hair too.... Mad

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Robby · Dirty Old Man Joined: 16 May 2002 Karma :

Just drain the oil into a clean container and pour it back into the engine. A washing up bowl makes a decent easy clean container.

It'll take you less time to do this than it will messing around trying to get silicone sealant to stick to an oil drain plug.

Be very careful not to overtighten the sump plug, VW's are notorious for stripping the thread. Timesert sump plug inserts were originally designed for VWs, and come with a VW sump plug as standard.

Nb · World Chat Champion Joined: 17 May 2005 Karma :

Copper washers are normally fine, you sure its done up tight enough? Be careful not to strip the threads though! Laughing

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chrisw · World Chat Champion Joined: 24 Apr 2006 Karma :

Every car I've serviced has had a copper sump washer, never had an issue.

Just repaired the Landy gearbox and changed its fluids. Engine, gearbox and transfer box all have copper washers. No leaks.

I think the problem is with the non-metalic end of the spanner.....

Klause · World Chat Champion Joined: 25 Apr 2004 Karma :

Role the car on it's roof and take the sump plug out. Wink

You lazy tard. Razz

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Wave2k · G's Stalker Joined: 06 Apr 2004 Karma :

I took the oil out in the end, heated the washer up on the cooker then ran back and put it back in.
I really hope this works, i make so much mess when i change the oil.
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