nthnmunky Posted July 27, 2011 Report Share Posted July 27, 2011 Good stuff We don't want to lose any more members prematurely. We've lost too many good ones already... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragon queen Posted July 27, 2011 Report Share Posted July 27, 2011 i use a dedicated 6 point socket and my braker bar ( if needed ) and i do this all without the help of a man Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CelicaBen190 Posted July 27, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 27, 2011 Ah i have the multi sided ones - ill get some decent ones. Ill get a breaker bar as well Oh and i lifted mine on the metal behind the tow hook... thats ok right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
splinter Posted July 28, 2011 Report Share Posted July 28, 2011 Ah i have the multi sided ones - ill get some decent ones. Ill get a breaker bar as well Oh and i lifted mine on the metal behind the tow hook... thats ok right? Eeer, looking at my pics on page one, not sure where you mean, just behind the towing hook i had my axel stand on is the plastics for the wheel arch!! if you mean the solid lump of metal running front to back supporting the engine, then yes, that fine to jack up on. that or i use the sills, as i cant reach the chassis rails due to it being so damn low!! haha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazz54 Posted July 28, 2011 Report Share Posted July 28, 2011 I'm not sure what the recommended torque is for the plug, but the aluminium washers supplied are annealed, i.e. metallurgically soft (that's why they are always made of aluminium, or copper on some makes) and so you get best sealing if you pinch them so that they are compressing (and conform to any scratches/distortion on the sealing face), but should not be flattened to buggery, by which time they have become hard. If that's done, using a new washer each time, they might not need a breaker bar to tighten or loosen them...even if you are a lady with a Gen6 Bet it is not difficult to damage the sump drain port threads! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cs2000 Posted July 28, 2011 Report Share Posted July 28, 2011 Ive replaced the plug itself, but never replaced the washer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragon queen Posted July 28, 2011 Report Share Posted July 28, 2011 I'm not sure what the recommended torque is for the plug, but the aluminium washers supplied are annealed, i.e. metallurgically soft (that's why they are always made of aluminium, or copper on some makes) and so you get best sealing if you pinch them so that they are compressing (and conform to any scratches/distortion on the sealing face), but should not be flattened to buggery, by which time they have become hard. If that's done, using a new washer each time, they might not need a breaker bar to tighten or loosen them...even if you are a lady with a Gen6 Bet it is not difficult to damage the sump drain port threads! I agree with you regards the breaker bar, i only use it to crack the nut if its to tight (being a feeble lady lol), i only ever nip the drain plug back up with a standard ratchet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maizey Posted July 29, 2011 Report Share Posted July 29, 2011 Hi,sump plug washer? Try ebay item 220786436834 99p + free p+p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev 16v Posted July 29, 2011 Report Share Posted July 29, 2011 Hi,sump plug washer? Try ebay item 220786436834 99p + free p+p Cheers..just ordered one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keef-b Posted July 31, 2011 Report Share Posted July 31, 2011 Nice parts man at my local Mr T always throws a sump plug washer in the box with my oil filter for me - i honestly though they came with the filter . . . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bumblebee Posted July 31, 2011 Report Share Posted July 31, 2011 and dont forget to smear a little oil over the seal on the new filter before you fit it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragon queen Posted August 1, 2011 Report Share Posted August 1, 2011 and dont forget to smear a little oil over the seal on the new filter before you fit it i always drop a bit of oil in the filter as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev 16v Posted August 16, 2011 Report Share Posted August 16, 2011 Hi,sump plug washer? Try ebay item 220786436834 99p + free p+p Cheers..just ordered one Finally arrived after all this time :rolleyes: But at least they included two Toyota Pens in the hope I leave positive feedback Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hyper-wrap Posted August 17, 2011 Report Share Posted August 17, 2011 leave two negative comments, one with each pen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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