Part number for syncro sump plug

Post by **airhead** » 26 Dec 2006, 21:30

Im having problems getting the appropriate sump plug for my syncro. The old one has an allen key socket to remove it which is rounded out. I have the tool to get the old one out but I will need to replace it, but nobody can seem to find the same type. If anyone can get me the part number for this type of plug, I would be eternally grateful. Thanks.

Post by **Fritz** » 26 Dec 2006, 23:04

Try this number,,,,,,,,,,,, 54 N 0297012

oil drain plug / M14X1,5

Picture not very good to confirm if this is correct, if in doubt have ago at the on-line site your self,,,,,,,,,http://www.vagcat.com/

Regards

Fritz,,,,,,,,,,,,,

PS, yool have to register to get it to work as it should...

Post by **airhead** » 27 Dec 2006, 03:17

I didnt manage to find it at all on vagcat. Where did you see it?

Cheers for the info so far!

Post by **HarryMann** » 27 Dec 2006, 11:08

http://www.vagcat.com/epc/cat/vw/T2SY/1 ... 592207/#54

You might need a logon to vagcat to see it... Item 54

Not convinced the allen key plug is the correct one, think they're the same as the 2WD, M14

Post by **airhead** » 27 Dec 2006, 14:00

Sorry I should have specified. Its a 1.6 JX engine. I always forget to mention what engine it is.

Post by **HarryMann** » 27 Dec 2006, 14:55

True syncro sump with plug at front or 2WD with plug at back...?

Still don't think the std plug is hex key, but someone else may have seen them like this

Same Number 0297012

Post by **airhead** » 02 Jan 2007, 01:46

I actually got this sorted. Jesus I had some bitch of a time getting the sump plug out. Ended up hammering in a flathead screwdriver bit into the plug and using a ratchet to remove it. Its out now, as is the oil, and the engine sounds much healthier for it and runs much smoother and theres more power. It was 6000 miles overdue a change. I flushed the engine in the process. Used some wynn's engine flush and it did the job nicely. Checking the oil now is like putting the dipstick in a can of oil. As for the plug, well the plug I actually got that I thought was the wrong type was in fact correct, and is a 17mm standard head. Where the hex plug came from I dont know. So its done and Im happy cause I can do all my own oil changes from here on out.

Post by **HarryMann** » 02 Jan 2007, 01:51

Good, well worth the hassle in the end

I know the feeling... still never quite sure with one of mine, what will come out when I undo it, the sump plug or the boss that its screwed into!

Post by **airhead** » 02 Jan 2007, 01:55

Oh dont say things like that to me! Im a van hypochondriac!