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[TheBoy]

Is the sump stripped, or is it just the bolt is rounded off?

If latter, get a spare bolt and washer/seal, and bring it over if you like

[Webby the Bear]

Thanks for all the advice guys. and TB, very kind of you. only trouble is i dont actually have any bolts that would be that size. are you thinking about showing me how to weld one on? 

[Lazydocker]

Thanks for all the advice guys. and TB, very kind of you. only trouble is i dont actually have any bolts that would be that size. are you thinking about showing me how to weld one on? 

No, he'll get it out and then you fit a new sump bolt & washer

[Webby the Bear]

Thanks for all the advice guys. and TB, very kind of you. only trouble is i dont actually have any bolts that would be that size. are you thinking about showing me how to weld one on? 

No, he'll get it out and then you fit a new sump bolt & washer

thanks LD

as i dont have a spare would there be anything wrong with reusing it... but making sure its only done up just enough... the only disadvantage i can see is having to use vice grips to get it off each time 

[flyer 0712]

dont forget there are two types of vice grips.....straight jaw   ,,,,and curved jaw........curved may be easier.    also if you are thinking of using the extractors....irwin are the best there are  and you can buy them separately...

[Webby the Bear]

dont forget there are two types of vice grips.....straight jaw   ,,,,and curved jaw........curved may be easier.    also if you are thinking of using the extractors....irwin are the best there are  and you can buy them separately...

cheers mate 

[dbug]

Thanks for all the advice guys. and TB, very kind of you. only trouble is i dont actually have any bolts that would be that size. are you thinking about showing me how to weld one on? 

No, he'll get it out and then you fit a new sump bolt & washer

thanks LD

as i dont have a spare would there be anything wrong with reusing it... but making sure its only done up just enough... the only disadvantage i can see is having to use vice grips to get it off each time 

Not a good idea mate - new sump plug and washer/seal should only be a couple of quids

[Lazydocker]

Thanks for all the advice guys. and TB, very kind of you. only trouble is i dont actually have any bolts that would be that size. are you thinking about showing me how to weld one on? 

No, he'll get it out and then you fit a new sump bolt & washer

thanks LD

as i dont have a spare would there be anything wrong with reusing it... but making sure its only done up just enough... the only disadvantage i can see is having to use vice grips to get it off each time 

Not a good idea mate - new sump plug and washer/seal should only be a couple of quids

If they're the same as Mondeo ones I've got a couple he can have

Edit: If I can find them Used to only be available as packs of 5 (or was it 10) when I was in the workshop

[ffcgary1]

As you only picked this car up yesterday take it back and get them to fix it, you have a warrenty dont you?

[Webby the Bear]

nice one cheers lads. Very much appreciated :-) I'll see how i get on with the vice grips first and update asap tomorrow xxx

[78bex]

Halfords keep popular size sump plugs we used one on a mates focus

[aaronjb]

Is this the one you just bought?

Take it back and get them to fix it?

[ozzycat]

i use a 12v syphon on my cars and have for years never had any problems yet webby or have i spoke too soon!!!!

[omega3000]

Found it  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ekwpCgVAgFE 

[ozzycat]

nah molegrips are better  and quicker