Citroen Sump Plug

Johnno · Post by **Johnno** » 08 Mar 2004, 20:46

I found the square end of a nail punch did the trick when used with an adjustable spanner.

vanny · Post by **vanny** » 09 Mar 2004, 02:03

Im with bob on the bolt idea. Its a huge bolt (26mm head) and is part of my widow maker set. Also included is a lump hammer and redicilously huge screw driver. The big piece of metal come sump plug adapter is often used to 'drift' the pad retainer out of the calipers!

batwad · Post by **batwad** » 09 Mar 2004, 14:47

On a slightly different note, is it possible to get replacement sump plugs (hint hint, Jon

At the last oil change I managed to gnarl mine up something chronic

Paul Thomas · Post by **Paul Thomas** » 12 Mar 2004, 16:20

Had the same problem myself when I first got the Citroen.
Popped into my nearest garage which was Peugeot and bought the correct spanner with two different sized ends for about £5+VAT.

Post by **Jon** » 12 Mar 2004, 16:53

You can go along to a Citroen dealer and ask for a 031121 sump plug, this is the later one with the 21mm hex, and its just 0.94p !!!
Oddly, the earlier type plug with the square hole is £6.71!!!
I do own the proper special tool for the earlier sump plug, its made by Facom, I'll post a pic and the model numbers if anyone wants to either obtain one or maybe make something similar?

batwad · Post by **batwad** » 15 Mar 2004, 18:32

I've been very greatful to Screwfix on several occasions when working on my Frenchie. I bought a screwdriver bit set from them a couple of months ago which contained, amongst other things, various size hex bits (including 8mm, yay) and a raft of those awkward Torx head bits that PSA seem so keen on using. There's some absolutely bizarre bits that look like devil horns, radiation symbols, three-pronged Philips heads and pieces which I'm sure are meant as torture devices.
It came with a screwdriver handle, various extender bars and a nice ratchet head. All for around £20 or so. Now my motto is this: <i>If it exists, I can dismantle it</i>.

rg · Post by rg » 15 Mar 2004, 18:51

How spooky...
I was just about to suggest Screwfix.
I noticed yesterday that their catalogue contains a multiple-head sump plug tool. Fairly cheap IIRC
Their catalogue is good reading material for "the smallest room".
(or is it just me?)
rg