205 1.4 - how the feck do you get the sump plug off?

[trackdemon]

No idea when my recently acquired 205 jallopy was last serviced so going to do it myself. Cant get the bloody sump plug off though - what tool should I be using? (Looks like 24mm spanner but that feels a little loose, maybe there's a specific tool?)

Edited by trackdemon on Sunday 22 July 00:41

[EDLT]

Try a six sided socket, then maybe a 23mm socket after that?

Make sure you can get another before doing anything drastic.

[trickywoo]

If its the same as the GTI it needs a (8mm?) square drive, the hole is recessed in the sump plug.

[R5Gttgaz]

Door handle usually works, take one of the doors apart in your house and use the spindle.

[trackdemon]

Yeah its a square drive - just dont know what size - will give the door handle trick a go. Cheers!

[tigger1]

R5Gttgaz said:

Door handle usually works, take one of the doors apart in your house and use the spindle.

Had to do exactly that with a Mk 1 Renault Clio a few years ago.

[R5Gttgaz]

Just don't let wifey see and remove all oily prints from the door on completion.

[trackdemon]

R5Gttgaz said:

Just don't let wifey see and remove all oily prints from the door on completion.