Sump Plug

[bullsta]

Hi.I changed my oil on the gti and have noticed a very slow leak from the sump plug.Whats my best option for a replacement plug?I,m in Sydney.Also where is everyone getting their oil filters.I chucked a Ryco in but will change it for the recommended one (mann?) when I do my next change.
Thanks
Trent

[buzuki]

Just buy a genuine one mate, they aren't expensive. At dealers the sump plug is changed every service.

[stotto]

The washer around the sump plug should get changed every service not necessarily the plug itself.

You can get magnetic sump plugs, plus 10 washers from ecs for $30 shiped to your door or there abouts.

[goodfella]

I have a few ECS magnetic sump plugs / 10 washer sets left over from a previous GB. I'll do them for $20 shipped anywhere in aust. Got a few sets if anyone else is interested.

PM me for details.

[buzuki]

genuine are supplied as a complete plug. Cant change the washer unless you cut it off. And for 5 bucks, not really worth trying to cut it off and find a washer to suit.

[djorkboy]

Isn't the factory sump plug fitted with an integrated crush washer that means the plug and washer cannot be re-used?

The magnetic plug with 10 copper washers goodfella has on offer is a pretty damn good deal, it would cost about $50 to order the part from ECS and have it shipped to Australia and with the current postage backlog it would take weeks to get here.

[buzuki]

Isn't the factory sump plug fitted with an integrated crush washer that means the plug and washer cannot be re-used?

The magnetic plug with 10 copper washers goodfella has on offer is a pretty damn good deal, it would cost about $50 to order the part from ECS and have it shipped to Australia and with the current postage backlog it would take weeks to get here.

yep you are correct.

[rayray086]

Dammit, wish I knew you had some Dave. I ended up buying one from GAP, but it arrived within a week so my oil change wasn't delayed for long.

As for oil filter, I've done a bit of research and I ended up going for the Mann 950/4. It's a big one, but fits perfectly (seal ring is in the same position) and allows the 1.8T to carry a larger capacity of oil. Check out my write-up for more info - An Audi 8L A3T enthusiast's guide: Engine oil and oil filter for the 1.8T