bruceski

Hi

Where I can buy a oil drain valve to replace sump plug. like this one:
http://www.js2k.com/index.php?main_p...products_id=13

First of all are these worth installing? any problems?

I would prefer to buy from UK, cheaper posting.

Thanks in advance

Daytona-Dave

Defo would not use on something as important as a sump plug just to save 2mins work, there are too may things that could go wrong

bruceski

I was skeptical but thought would gauge opinion. I mean I have a jack and axle stands so an oil change is no big job

BenRNBP

Their sales pitch seems to cover the two main concerns; leaks and hitting obstacles, but I'd still be wary and probably spend the money on a Pela 6000 sump sucker instead. I suppose one benefit would be that your car would be level when you drained the oil rather than jacked up at the front.

Daytona-Dave

You can still drain the oil in the same way as the sump plug can be reached from the top

BenRNBP

In that case I can't see any benefit

Daytona-Dave

A problem that isn't there

jsh

I've had one of these for the past 3 yrs or so .Got from USof cannot remember where .

Caused me no problems whatsoever .Very well made and a nice thing to have .

I wouldnt put it on my car though

Off to google a Pela 6000 now

BenRNBP

I have to have a Pela for my boat, works on the Mrs' Golf but not tried the S2000 yet - I heard rumours that the dipstick might be too thin to get the hose down but never tried. I had an electric transfer pump before but it cracked, Pela has been going strong for a few seasons now.

markforrester99

i cant speak for the pela but i tried my extractor with a narrow tube and i still couldnt get it to clear down the dipstick hole. Gave up in the end especially as Dave says the sump plug isnt any hardship to undo.