Sump plug 340 1.4?

Post by **340LE** » 27 Feb 2008 06:06 pm

Anyone know what tool i need to remove my sump plug? Looks like a star drive with only five points?! Pourquoi Monseur Renault, pourquoi?

Post by **filthyjohn** » 27 Feb 2008 06:19 pm

I thought they were square. I got mine off with a 3/8ths ratchet.

Post by **340LE** » 28 Feb 2008 02:24 pm

Nope.

Post by **SteveP** » 28 Feb 2008 02:26 pm

Replacement drain plug? I know my old 1.4 was a square drive for sure

Post by **filthyjohn** » 29 Feb 2008 12:20 am

Buy a complete sump and swap that. Or get a picture of the plug and post it up here. You can buy a socket for ANY type of fastener.

Post by **sven360** » 29 Feb 2008 02:08 pm

Sounds like it's time to wedge summit in hope it bites and use ratchet/moleys to get the mother off

Post by **kaos** » 29 Feb 2008 07:42 pm

my 1.4 engine will be coming out soon. and i might sell it/ tune it..

Post by **foggyjames** » 06 Mar 2008 01:45 am

Security sump plug?! Hehe! Are you sure it's only 5 points? That is really, really odd. 6 points (Torx) would be less wierd...although still unusual.

cheers

James

Post by MJ » 06 Mar 2008 01:51 am

I guess oil prices are rising, but I've not heard of anyone stealing oil before...

That would be nasty, if you started the engine without realising

How long have you owned the car? If it's some kind of security thing you'd have to contact the previous owners. Have you had the oil done by a garage before? They would have needed the right tool...

Post by **340LE** » 10 Mar 2008 07:03 pm

Doubt it's a security thing. But it has an almost full volvo history, so i'm saying that you guys all have replacement sump plugs and mine's original!

I'll take a picture when i get a chance. English weather and work permitting.

Post by **foggyjames** » 13 Mar 2008 02:29 am

I was kidding about it being a security feature

Having said that, it's a curious story. Every other 300 I've seen has a 3/8" square hole in it.

cheers

James

Post by **340LE** » 03 Apr 2008 06:47 pm

Leading on from this, has anyone got a spare sump plug or know where to get one from. Halfords says they can't get one.

Post by **foggyjames** » 03 Apr 2008 09:47 pm

Try a local motor factors. Take the old one along, if you can. All you need is something of the right size & thread.

cheers

James

Post by **340LE** » 09 Apr 2008 10:55 pm

Had to replace rear brake cylinder components last weekend.
It's going to be fooked when it comes out which is why i'm sourcing one before getting it out.

Post by **shimon340** » 15 Apr 2008 06:59 pm

hi

bout a year ago I got some 1.4 sump plugs from volvo dealer to £1 each. Try that for a replacment

good luck