Cant undo oil drain bolt

Post by **waynebeddall** » 12 Apr 2008, 17:14

Hi I have a 1.6 petrol vw transporter. I am trying to change the oil but cant get the bolt undone. The vehicle has not run for about 10 years. Its not a bolt type, it has a groove in it about thicness of a 2p piece.
I gather I am looking at the right part.
Any help would be much appreciated

Post by **wasserleaker** » 12 Apr 2008, 17:42

Think you might be looking at the cap for the oil pressure relief valve there, mate, the oil drain plug is fairly central, under the engine, and usually a hex. head bolt, or if it's been replaced, sometimes a hex socket bolt (hole for an allen key)

Post by **waynebeddall** » 12 Apr 2008, 17:45

Cheers mate thought it was a bit tight and did not look right. Gonna go and have a check now. thanks

Post by **waynebeddall** » 12 Apr 2008, 18:11

Cant seem to find it Rain and Hale dont help though. Anyone have a image of where it is. My Haynes manual is on order.

Post by **VWCamperfan** » 14 Apr 2008, 20:35

Its a bit messy but to change oil on the 1.6 petrol (CT engine code) you have to undo 8 retaining bolts on the round oil strainer underneath the engine oil sump. Check to make sure the strainer is clear when removed and as they say, re-assembly is the reverse of removal!
Had to do this a few times on mine!