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Author: | Porker [ Thu Oct 31, 2013 2:43 pm ] |
Post subject: | 944 Turbo Sump Plug |
Last time I change my engine oil, I could have sworn that my magnetic sump plug didn't have a washer on it. Should it have a washer? All the similar era VWs I've tinkered with certainly did have a brass washer... I'm about to change it again so now is a good time to fit one if needed. The plug looks like this: ![]() I would expect something like this: Or this one in situ (not my car) ![]() |
Author: | tr7v8 [ Thu Oct 31, 2013 2:48 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: 944 Turbo Sump Plug |
Yes it should & they frequently weep if it isn't there or is old. New uns are pennies from an OPC. |
Author: | Porker [ Thu Oct 31, 2013 2:52 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: 944 Turbo Sump Plug |
Cheers Jim! I knew something wasn't right. My VR6 Corrado had a captive aluminium washer but I was surprised to see it totally missing on the '44. Just for convenience (so I can do the job tonight) I'm hoping the 944 uses the same one as a Mk2 Golf, as a I have a nice one of those kicking about already. I see the part code is 900 123 049 30 |
Author: | David924S [ Fri Nov 01, 2013 9:04 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: 944 Turbo Sump Plug |
From memory they are the same as Fiat Punto I bought a bag of 10 for about 25p |
Author: | jmgarage [ Fri Nov 01, 2013 9:19 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: 944 Turbo Sump Plug |
We use a new aluminum one on each oil change, Porsche swapped to aluminium washers some time ago, so if you have a copper one, its probably quite old, or some Porsche dealer has a massive stockpile they are still selling! lol |
Author: | Porker [ Wed Nov 06, 2013 11:39 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: 944 Turbo Sump Plug |
Update for all of the keen washer watchers out there: Being aluminium, I didn't notice that there actually *was* a washer in place but I had unwittingly reused the old one which was squished on to the plug. It was leaky... That's what happens when you change your oil in the dark ![]() Nottingham Porsche kindly gave me a fresh one for gratis - I guess they couldn't be bothered to process a few pence of petty cash... Win! ![]() PS: The VW brass one I had kicking about was too small |
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