vr6 shallow sump nut advice

[lowvr 0]

my car sits quite low and i keep grinding out and mis-shaping the sump nut

 

i have heard of people using slim lines versions from other vag models such as a polo 9n3 but don't know the exact details

 

can someone please point me in the right direction

 

 

as reference apparently these do fit and are of the type of design that would be usefull. The only issue is the thread isn't as long as the original sump nut thread which could be a slight issue.

 

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Vauxhall-MERIVA-S ... 5191277090

[MattPc 0]

I have welded a 2mm steel skid plate to the bottom of the sump, working well so far, i'm also in the process of making a shallower sump so the it will sit above the subframe.

 

Matt

[zak 0]

i use the one from your ebay link and have had no problems and its no longer in the way