Rounded sump plug

BostonTar · Sep 30, 2021

Having hell getting this sump nut off, 12 spanner didn’t fit and 13 is a bit loose, tips for this?

What way do they normal come off? Seems unbreakable, any help appreciated.

blue beasty · Sep 30, 2021

Try 1/2" AF

miktdish · Sep 30, 2021

It's1/2AF

Use a 6 sided socket

BostonTar · Sep 30, 2021

miktdish said:
It's1/2AF

Use a 6 sided socket

Thanks, do you know where I can find stamped on the engine 16L or 23L for the sump plug size?

miktdish · Sep 30, 2021

BostonTar said:
Thanks, do you know where I can find stamped on the engine 16L or 23L for the sump plug size?

I don't sorry.
I thought the early landrovers (200tdi etc) were bigger @ 1.1/8"AF
I had a 300tdi with that larger size and presumed the sump wasn't original fit. The one I have now (with a refurb engine) is the newer/smaller 1/2AF

BostonTar · Oct 1, 2021

miktdish said:
I don't sorry.
I thought the early landrovers (200tdi etc) were bigger @ 1.1/8"AF
I had a 300tdi with that larger size and presumed the sump wasn't original fit. The one I have now (with a refurb engine) is the newer/smaller 1/2AF

Found the engine stamp, it’s to the left hand side of the first injector

Palagius · Oct 1, 2021

i have a set of something similar to these damaged bolt/nut removers, they have never failed to do the trick on many a vehicle,they are under 14 quid at screwfix.

a must for any toolbox,
good luck,

blue-spot-tools-damaged-bolt-nut-remover-01539-bluespot-1-400x400.jpg

JimS · Oct 1, 2021

rynner said:
i have a set of something similar to these damaged bolt/nut removers, they have never failed to do the trick on many a vehicle,

a must for any toolbox,
good luck,View attachment 249258

+1

BostonTar · Oct 3, 2021

rynner said:
i have a set of something similar to these damaged bolt/nut removers, they have never failed to do the trick on many a vehicle,they are under 14 quid at screwfix.

a must for any toolbox,
good luck,View attachment 249258

Cheers I brought this and did the job

yfo866 · Oct 9, 2021

Get a set of spanners or sockets that grip on the flats and not the corners. A couple of decades ago I bought a set of spanners called 'Metrinch'.
Those sockets are a LOT cheaper as i paid over a hundred pounds! Seems to be worth it though...

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/274948380439?hash=item4004335717:g:38YAAOSw3fNhQoi8

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