What have you done to your car lately?

[Raisin]

I live in a suburb of Adelaide that probably has one of the worst reputations going around (Davoren Park, near Elizabeth aka SA's home of the bogan) and I don't fear someone pinching my wheels. Probably because most don't crap where they eat and secondly, they're not Commodore rims.

I just have to drive all around Sydney for work and often I don't have ideal parking so I'm concerned about leaving my car unattended in places for upto 8 hours at a time. Although I guess a day time robbery is less likely than if I parked in a dodgy spot overnight.

[SilentShout]

If you're sick of sump plugs you could always get one of those Fumoto tap plugs? I know a few guys have used them before and loved them. Overtight wheel nuts will be monkeys just using rattle guns on the wheels at the shop.
http://www.sumpplug.com/
http://fumoto.com.au/

Awwwwwww Yus!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Id be very happy to fek off the "torx bit" style poo plug for one of these.

this is what they list on their site:
Holden Astra (01-04), Barina, Calibra, Camira, Frontera, Gemini, Jackaroo, Rodeo, Shuttle, Vectra 14mm-1.5 F-106 $30

can anyone confirm??

[mickos]

Awwwwwww Yus!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Id be very happy to fek off the "torx bit" style poo plug for one of these.

this is what they list on their site:
Holden Astra (01-04), Barina, Calibra, Camira, Frontera, Gemini, Jackaroo, Rodeo, Shuttle, Vectra 14mm-1.5 F-106 $30

can anyone confirm??

What's wrong with the torx bit sump plug, all it needs it a light nip up to stop it leaking

Asking for trouble with those sump plugs

[delemonte]

If you're sick of sump plugs you could always get one of those Fumoto tap plugs? I know a few guys have used them before and loved them. Overtight wheel nuts will be monkeys just using rattle guns on the wheels at the shop.
http://www.sumpplug.com/
http://fumoto.com.au/

I really like the idea, but I've gotta say, there's no way I'd fit that to my Astra (maybe the Pajero though).. It'd only take one speed bump or driveway taken at the wrong speed or angle and your sump could be torn open. I've had to go pickup my mate's Golf GTI on a trailer for him because he bottomed out his sump and lost all of his oil. Fortunately for him, his car beeped and screamed and had "STOP" on his screen and he managed to catch it before any real damage was done (incredible)...
As much as I don't like the torx plug, it does allow for an exceptionally slimline plug which could be the difference between a good engine and a seized engine. That tap plug simply sticks down too low (for low vehicles anyway).

[chris_r]

I think given the position of the sump plug on a Z18, if you fitted one of these plugs and were to wipe it out going over speed humps, you've got some serious issues.

Having said that, I'd be willing to give one a shot on the SRi. Z18s are cheap and easy to change. Plus, if I have my way the SRi will be copping a major upgrade by the end of the year.

[sskustomz]

Run out of welding gas!

[SilentShout]

I think given the position of the sump plug on a Z18, if you fitted one of these plugs and were to wipe it out going over speed humps, you've got some serious issues.

Having said that, I'd be willing to give one a shot on the SRi. Z18s are cheap and easy to change. Plus, if I have my way the SRi will be copping a major upgrade by the end of the year.

Didnt think of that, the car does get awfully low in some areas. I was hoping due to the angle the plug is on maybe it wouldnt matter?

Can anyone confirm the thread and size?? i wouldnt mind changing it to a hex head sump plug, you know so you can get a decent socket and breaker bar over it when the tools overtighten it.


Next challenge is finding how to remove it, im thinking some spray deep freeze stuff and hoping there is enough grip around the torx bit.

[Raisin]

Didnt think of that, the car does get awfully low in some areas. I was hoping due to the angle the plug is on maybe it wouldnt matter?

Can anyone confirm the thread and size?? i wouldnt mind changing it to a hex head sump plug, you know so you can get a decent socket and breaker bar over it when the tools overtighten it.


Next challenge is finding how to remove it, im thinking some spray deep freeze stuff and hoping there is enough grip around the torx bit.

You can try the same method we used on the Astra?

[SilentShout]

You can try the same method we used on the Astra?

iirc you said there was a little bit of lip left for the torx bit to bite, Im pretty sure with the one turn i did most if not all of the torx opening fell onto my face

[SilentShout]

..If only I could Remove the automatic gearbox...

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