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21-07-2019, 12:15 PM | #1 | ||
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Hi All,
I have a Ford Mondeo 2010 MB TDCi 2.0 Litre. I'm now trying to change the oil. However it is proving difficult to find the correct tool to remove the sump plug. I tried a T50 (hex) tool, but that stripped the plug slightly (as shown below). https://yadi.sk/i/u9ZzJB4s9rJymA Can anyone please tell what tool I need to remove this plug? Also does anyone know what thread size the sump plug is? I ideally want to replace the one that I currently have with a standard bolt. Any help will be really appreciated. Kind Regards, Davo |
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22-07-2019, 09:36 AM | #2 | ||
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The sump plug is an M14x1.25 and I believe the fitting is actually an H8 size (8mm hex key).
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22-07-2019, 01:22 PM | #3 | ||
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Yes, definitely hex and not Torx. I would suggest a hex socket to remove it, not a L shaped key.
I'm not sure a normal bolt will work as the drain hole is slightly recessed. Good luck.
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22-07-2019, 03:01 PM | #4 | ||
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24-07-2019, 09:43 PM | #5 | ||
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cold chisel is what I used on mine from the damage Darra Ford did to the poor vehicle over the years (amongst other lazy sh*t they did). Couple of taps around the edge saw it start to move and come free. I replaced it with a different plug and thought about a smart-0-seal plug but couldn't be bothered in the end.
It's been crossed threaded (see what I'm saying Darra Ford) and is still hanging in there cause it's only a plug and doesn't need a breaker bar to be 'done up'. /end rant
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19-05-2020, 12:35 PM | #6 | ||
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[QUOTE=cobrin;6321679]cold chisel is what I used on mine from the damage Darra Ford did to the poor vehicle over the years (amongst other lazy sh*t they did). Couple of taps around the edge saw it start to move and come free. I replaced it with a different plug and thought about a smart-0-seal plug but couldn't be bothered in the end.
keen to learn how you did this, I'm in the same boat, trying to do my first service on a 2010 focus and the hex fitting is rounded (i think they done the bugger up with a rattle gun last service). when you say a few taps around the edge, what exactly did you do? thanks bb. |
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19-05-2020, 02:46 PM | #7 | ||
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Also an option https://www.supercheapauto.com.au/p/...ce/345462.html
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thanks for the tip, im heading up to SCA today so may check them out. bb |
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