Leaking Sump Plug

[Lucas_R]

Leaking sump plug and a quote for a new sump can only mean one thing in my opinion - whoever serviced the car last has overtightened the sump plug and stripped the threads.

Replacing the sump is the expensive but easy solution, although you can have the thread repaired by places like this: The Stud Man | Mobile Thread Repairs

[h100vw]

A new sump from Tooleys would be cheaper. A grand is mad. Although sometimes you need to drop some of the downpipe to get it out.

[jets]

whoever serviced the car last has overtightened the sump plug and stripped the threads.
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Maybe just not only the last time. I always use a torque wrench for the plug & the filter as some people tend to over tighten & get it as tight as they can. My failing can be not tight enough without using a torque wrench. I have owned my Mk5 since new & it probably won't ever need a new sump or a thread repair. I sometimes get mocked for using a torque wrench but it always works for me.