Engine: 70 R: - Kwik Fit Quality Rounded Sump plug

Jules_V70R · Dec 13th, 2011, 17:18

Those Geneius at KF have managed to round off my sump plug.

Their suggestion was to find a garage with the kit to pull the oil out the dipstick hole.

Help !

S60D5-185 · Dec 13th, 2011, 17:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jules_V70R

Those Geneius at KF have managed to round off my sump plug.Their suggestion was to find a garage with the kit to pull the oil out the dipstick hole.

Help !

My suggestion is to tell them to fix it!!!!!

Simon J · Dec 13th, 2011, 17:33

You seriously let KwikFit near a V70 R? Awesome!

To be honest, I'm not sure I'd risk getting them to fix it. I'd prefer to take it to my local Volvo dealer, get them to fix it and then take KF to the small claims court for the costs incurred.

Jules_V70R · Dec 13th, 2011, 17:43

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Originally Posted by Simon J

You seriously let KwikFit near a V70 R? Awesome!

Yes but I'm not letting them back near it now I know it's an Ali sump ! So what are my options ?

rallysteve · Dec 13th, 2011, 17:59

Should still be able to get it out. Any garage where the mechanics knuckles dont drag on the floor as they walk shouldnt really struggle. Hammering on a smaller socket usually does the trick, failing that irwin make special tools for removing rounded bolts.

DO NOT CHANGE OIL THROUGH DIPSTICK TUBE!

Hope that helps
Steve

Simon J · Dec 13th, 2011, 18:10

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Originally Posted by Jules_V70R

Yes but I'm not letting them back near it now I know it's an Ali sump ! So what are my options ?

Personally I'd tell KF that I'm going to my local Volvo dealer (and my local one is first class) to get them to do it and that KF will pay the bill or find themselves in the small claims court.

Jules_V70R · Dec 13th, 2011, 18:15

The problem is that I usually get great service from them. I know them extremely well from a previous employment and they always treat me and my partner with the utmost respect. They don't charge me for small jobs and I really don't want to upset this relationship.

Suing them is not an an option, this is a technical thread but many thanks for the input.

golly · Dec 13th, 2011, 18:21

you can put a saw cut in the plug and use a wide blade screwdriver if it wont move try using a spanner on the screwdriver for a bit more leverage,if that does not work try a screw extractor,there are spanners which will undo rounded nuts and plugs, hope this helps

Simon J · Dec 13th, 2011, 18:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jules_V70R

The problem is that I usually get great service from them. I know them extremely well from a previous employment and they always treat me and my partner with the utmost respect. They don't charge me for small jobs and I really don't want to upset this relationship.

Suing them is not an an option, this is a technical thread but many thanks for the input.

Fair points,Jules_V70R in which case I'd just bite the bullet and get my Volvo agent to fix it. At least they will understand what's possible and what's not with the ali sump.

rallysteve · Dec 13th, 2011, 18:22

It wont cost much to get it removed. I had a similar issue on my old Saab 9-3 which has an almost identical sump plug. Its more just the case of being able to get under it. My local garage charged me £10 to do it. whoever does it though will obviously then have to change the oil.

Steve

Dec 13th, 2011, 17:18	#1
Jules_V70R Senior Member Last Online: Sep 6th, 2023 17:01 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Edinburgh	Kwik Fit Quality Rounded Sump plug Those Geneius at KF have managed to round off my sump plug. Their suggestion was to find a garage with the kit to pull the oil out the dipstick hole. Help !

Dec 13th, 2011, 17:33	#3
Simon J Premier Member Last Online: Feb 15th, 2022 07:50 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Back home in 'Norn Iron'	You seriously let KwikFit near a V70 R? Awesome! To be honest, I'm not sure I'd risk getting them to fix it. I'd prefer to take it to my local Volvo dealer, get them to fix it and then take KF to the small claims court for the costs incurred. __________________ Simon J

Dec 13th, 2011, 17:59	#5
rallysteve Master Member Last Online: Dec 23rd, 2019 18:11 Join Date: May 2010 Location: South Yorkshire	Should still be able to get it out. Any garage where the mechanics knuckles dont drag on the floor as they walk shouldnt really struggle. Hammering on a smaller socket usually does the trick, failing that irwin make special tools for removing rounded bolts. DO NOT CHANGE OIL THROUGH DIPSTICK TUBE! Hope that helps Steve __________________ 1997/98 V70 T5 Manual - Now Gone 1989 205 GTi16 Track Car 1991 205 GTi Road Car

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golly voc member Last Online: Jan 27th, 2013 16:49 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: salford View Photos By: golly	kf you can put a saw cut in the plug and use a wide blade screwdriver if it wont move try using a spanner on the screwdriver for a bit more leverage,if that does not work try a screw extractor,there are spanners which will undo rounded nuts and plugs, hope this helps

Dec 13th, 2011, 18:22	#10
rallysteve Master Member Last Online: Dec 23rd, 2019 18:11 Join Date: May 2010 Location: South Yorkshire	It wont cost much to get it removed. I had a similar issue on my old Saab 9-3 which has an almost identical sump plug. Its more just the case of being able to get under it. My local garage charged me £10 to do it. whoever does it though will obviously then have to change the oil. Steve __________________ 1997/98 V70 T5 Manual - Now Gone 1989 205 GTi16 Track Car 1991 205 GTi Road Car

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Jules_V70R Senior Member Last Online: Sep 6th, 2023 17:01 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Edinburgh	The problem is that I usually get great service from them. I know them extremely well from a previous employment and they always treat me and my partner with the utmost respect. They don't charge me for small jobs and I really don't want to upset this relationship. Suing them is not an an option, this is a technical thread but many thanks for the input.

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