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Old 26th July 2013, 21:13   #16
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Originally Posted by Kebabman View Post
This has intrigued me a bit. Firstly because there is obviously the 24mm option as well. If that was the sole way to undo it, why would there be the 8mm square plug (on that note I can only presume you meant to say "wouldn't", instead of "would" in your first sentence).

Secondly, I am pretty interested to see why the square plug would be a pain. I have always used this method so if there is some reason as to why it isn't as good I'd be genuinely interested. To me it has always seemed a lot more fool proof and I have used it every time. Lots less chance of rounding it off etc.
plus the fact the same plug size is used for the gearbox fill/drain as they're round bolts. last time i tried to use a 24 to get the sump plug off i hit myself in the face as it rounded straight off
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