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Old 7th September 2008, 05:00 PM   #1 (permalink)
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hi wat size is the sump plug but it is a sqaure one wat size r there and were can i get one from
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Old 7th September 2008, 05:34 PM   #2 (permalink)
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Hello iam sure the size is 8mm,

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Old 7th September 2008, 05:40 PM   #3 (permalink)
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yea but it is sqaure were can i get one from
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Old 7th September 2008, 05:42 PM   #4 (permalink)
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Sorry i meant to mention that the bar used between the door handles on an interior door in your home is a 8mm square bar and if you have one knocking about that can be used to help you remove the sump plug,just a little tip if your stuck,Gnash
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Old 7th September 2008, 05:44 PM   #5 (permalink)
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yea but it is sqaure were can i get one from
Any good motor factors will stock them or failing that there is always halfords.gnash
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Old 7th September 2008, 05:48 PM   #6 (permalink)
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so i can use a door pin
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Old 7th September 2008, 05:58 PM   #7 (permalink)
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so i can use a door pin
well its an 8mm square bar and i have when i was stuck so i guess yes is the answerGnash
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Old 7th September 2008, 06:01 PM   #8 (permalink)
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thanks for that mate now i can do my service in the morning
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Old 7th September 2008, 06:10 PM   #9 (permalink)
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thanks for that mate now i can do my service in the morning
Great, happy to help,Gnash
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pretty damn sure its actually 11mm

as thats the sump kits come with for renaults :s
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pretty damn sure its actually 11mm

as thats the sump kits come with for renaults :s
You could be right? but its an 8mm on mine as i only changed the oil last week, i would of thought that it would be the same across the range but knowing Renault they will have changed itGnash
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Ashley i would just like to apologise in advance if it turns out to be a 11mm and not an 8mm like i said, mines is 8mm on my 2.0 16v F4R engine,Gnash
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Old 7th September 2008, 07:32 PM   #13 (permalink)
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i will let you know tomorrow gnasher if it works or not
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The tool is is 8mm square.

Buy this tool from a shop.
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Old 10th September 2008, 09:52 PM   #15 (permalink)
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its just a sguare ended socket about 3 quid from motorist discount
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Old 10th September 2008, 10:33 PM   #16 (permalink)
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got one 7 pound for it and it does the job gnasher u were right mate 8mm
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Wow 16 replies for the sake of buying a couple of quid bit
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