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ok... got the oil, got the filter, but can i find the sump drain plug on the engine.... can i b'lox !!!!
dunno if any one out there is a mechanic that can help... lol...
always had a dealer service in the past but just been quoted £90 for oil/filter change... stuff that as the filter is £4 and the oil is £20, i wanna do it meself....
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on the side towards the rear of the sump (?i think)
1958 ford 100e
and coming soon saxo vts phase1
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yeah.
normally needs a 17mm spanner and a bit of force
make sure you replace the sump plug washer if there is one.
If you find it, heres a tip - hold the sump plug against the sump whilst you unscrew it and then when fully unscrewed, pull it away from the sump to stop your hand getting covered in oil or the plug falling into the bucket.
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ok, think i know were it is now..... so will have a look tommorrow now... runnin better with new plugs in... got performance bosch ones.... alot smoother and feels more responsive too..
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Do what they do with smart cars - turn the engine upside down and drain the oil out of the filler cap 
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OK. decided that i'd do the plugs and leads, but it dont have leads, it has a coil pack instead, lukily dont need one of these, as they cost over £100.they only need doin if car is mis-firin, which it isnt.... So that done focused on the oil change... MISSION !  first of, could'nt find the sump drain plug as talked about above... so had another look this mornin. FOUND IT!!! but its not a nut/bolt, it a bloody star-drive screw/nut type thing. I have the right siza star bit, but can i shift it... ? MY ARSE I CAN ? so gave up for the day and took the boys to the park.. anyone any ideas how i can loosen it.... AAAAAARRRRRRRRRRRRRRGH HELP !
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run the engine up to temperature before hand, your supposed to anyway before an oil change this may also alow the alloy sump to expand slightly breaking and seal between the plug thread and the sump thread.
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did mate, just not got the leverage to undo it.. grrrrrrrrr
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sarcasm does not become u, its not big and its certainly not clever..... 
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blowtourch would be idea or a small calor gas touch, we use these in work when pressing bearings onto shafts etc. What size drive is it your using if its half inch I have a breaker bar which will do it without a doubt. Let us know am sure I will have something that will help you out.
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*HANGS HEAD * ok lti tis a fair cop... will find out and let u know... will be tues prob as i'm away overnight tomorrow.
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loads of WD40 and a large 1/2" ratchet. I have both if you need I also have a lot of torx bits 
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ok cheers mate will get back to ypu when i get home on tuesday
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