Any tips on removing a dump plug?

[bucklrya]

200tdi defender had a service this week and I reckon they've overfilled it.. oil level above the danger mark. Tried getting the sump plug out with a socket and **** me, it's like a vault!! Any tips other than taking it down to the Arnold Classic Strongman comp?

[trout1105]

200tdi defender had a service this week and I reckon they've overfilled it.. oil level above the danger mark. Tried getting the sump plug out with a socket and **** me, it's like a vault!! Any tips other than taking it down to the Arnold Classic Strongman comp?

Maybe a rattle gun or impact driver will loosen it for you But be "Gentle" so you don't do any damage [thumbsupbig]

[bee utey]

A bit o' pipe over the socket handle usually does the trick, or get a vacuum oil drain kit from your local parts store and shove it down the dip stick hole until you get the right reading. Example:

9L Oil Fluid Extractor Pump Manual Suction Vacuum Fuel Car Boat Transfer Tank AU | eBay (https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/9L-Oil-Fluid-Extractor-Pump-Manual-Suction-Vacuum-Fuel-Car-Boat-Transfer-Tank-AU/112643446805?hash=item1a3a129815:g:s2cAAOSwxixaDQ6 S)

[Tombie]

Failing that... spin the filter off and tip it out... replace and restart, then check.. if you need to; repeat..

[donh54]

200/300 tdi sump plug torque should be 35Nm (26 ft/lbs). A standard socket ratchet should be sufficient. [bighmmm]

This is assuming the service technician(?) used a fresh washer under the sump plug. Sadly, many so-called technicians are schooled in the Toyota system of "use the longest bar you can find, and swing until you fart!"

[bucklrya]

Thanks all I rigged up a little hand pump with some 5mm hose and it was tedious! Got there though.. will be giving the 'technician' a phone call tomorrow!