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jim73vw
02-02-2008, 07:52 PM
Decided to drop the engine out today (stock VW), ready for paintshop.

Before doing this I decied to drop the oil out, ready to fit the new sump plate I have (with drain hole).

Once under the car I realised one stud was loose, and clearly stripped its threads :annoyed:

So, removed it all, cleaned it up and concluded a new stud (larger) was needed.

A trip to VW Heritage secured some oversize studs, which are made for this purpose but have the original size thread at the other end.

A rummage through Dad's shed found his tap and die set, I then rummaged through my garage for the micrometer to measure the bits as the markings had rusted over !!

Found he right attachment, drilled with care to slightly undersize, ran through the tap and die, and popped in the new stud with a bit of threadlock

Bingo, result, and the 5 minute job onlytook 3 hours more than it should !

If anyone else goes through this nightmare the studs from VW Heritage are a life saver !! :clapping:

jimcub
02-02-2008, 10:34 PM
It's handy to know they do them as well.

Peter
03-02-2008, 06:21 PM
Fitted steel Tapex insert in mine before fitting the sump extension.