Oil Sump plug thread

[nesty]

I did the first oil and filter change myself today. All rather pleasing. Normally, in the past I have had garages do this for me.
I purchased a new sump plug, as the old one looked a bit worn. I took off the old sump plug, but it just didn’t seem to turn off, as easy as I expected, like there was some resistance
I inserted the new one. It’s got on a thread ok. Though again I expected it to be more easily turned.
I do suspect that a garage in past may of cross-threaded it or just done it up too tight.
Anyway the new sump plug is in ok, secure and does not leak!
If this is cross-threaded and at the next oil change this is an issue. Is this a massive job to re-thread the sump plug. Is it a engine out job?

[captain Byrne]

I'm guessing that if you've replaced the sump plug it's still an original M14. If so, you'll be fine, (so long it hasn't been helicoiled). Even then you've still got a few lives left before you think of removing the engine. I've got a M17 plug in mine at the moment.

[nesty]

Yes, replaced it with a standard M14.

Ok well with the miles I do the next change will be probably 2018 now, so have some time left!