Seized sump plug

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Seized sump plug

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I started to service my RT today only to find that the sump plug was stuck.  Anyone any suggestions how to remove it without causing damage? Or should I take it to the dealer that serviced it last year and get them to remove it?
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Sharkfighter wrote:Should I take it to the dealer that serviced it last year and get them to remove it.
Having had the experience of removing a sump plug on a Hexhead which resulted in the sump thread becoming partially stripped, I'd say yes.
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Re: Seized sump plug

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Thanks for the reply David, that was my thought.
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