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Fri Nov 21, 2014 9:29 pm

I post this in fear of being told to do a search. I have done much reading and have a pretty good idea of what I need to do. Being a novice I'm a little nervous and just want a little motivation before I start tomorrow. I did my first oil change on my own some months ago and when I went to do it again found the threads on one stud or possibly the nut are stripped. I think I've safely concluded it's not the one connected the the sump bracket inside. I've also come to the conclusion that the engine casing is not stripped there because I marked the stud and the nut spun but the marking therefore the stud didn't move positions. I think at this point I just need to use my bolt extractor back out the stud and loctite the new stud in place. I've also seen almost every post have some comment referencing using step-studs and less recommended Helicoils. So is it really as simple as I think it should be or am I in for a doozy.

Sat Nov 22, 2014 12:49 am

If the stud itself is not moving, then just take the old one out and replace with a new stud and nut. Not too complicated. Bought a few engine cases a while back that were missing some studs. If the new stud screws in place just fine, you can then back it out and apply loctite for a final installation and then add your new nut and be on your merry way.

Heres a discussion from the past.
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=3...p;start=20

And a place to get the studs

http://www.mamotorworks.com/VW/newsearch.aspx?S=oil%20drain%20plate%20stud&Y=&G=&C=

The oversized ones will only be needed if your stud is stripped from the case side. Otherwise it's super easy

Bret

Sat Nov 22, 2014 3:32 am

Sweet, thanks for the reply Bret.

I drove to jbugs a few days ago to get the gaskets and picked up a stud while I was there. I just wanted to hear from someone else that this is going to be as easy as I thought.

Spencer

Sat Nov 22, 2014 4:39 am

You just want to make sure you get the right loctite. Some types break down with oil and heat and others are designed for weak thread locking.

#263 seems to check all the right boxes.

http://www.henkelna.com/industrial/product-search-1554.htm?nodeid=8797951950849

Sat Nov 22, 2014 2:29 pm

Yeah! I got it out first try, and only sustained minor injuries! Off to get some loctite. Thanks for the tips and confidence that came with it.

Sat Nov 22, 2014 5:05 pm

I Loctited two of mine in the summer, and two weeks ago I did another oil change and they came out again. I had to Heli-Coil them -- you can get them at Ace Hardware, if need be.

I hope yours don't come to that, though.