Yeah that's what I thought so when you posted I went back and double checked & here's where it gets confusing... Workshop Manual-> Engine, Mechanics -> 4-cyl. injection engine (4-valve), mechanics-> 17 Lubrication-> Removing and installing parts of the lubrication system-> Item 24 on diagram v17-0533 - Oil Drain Plug 40NM! FAIR ENOUGH! But if you look under the Maintenance Manual: Engine Oil: Drain or extract and top up; Renew Oil Filter: Torque settings for oil drain plug: Note Remember that the following torque details must not be exceeded. Excessive torque can cause leaks in the area of the oil drain plug or even damage. t Engine code ABF: Sheet metal sump 40 Nm t 4-cyl. engines: Sheet metal sump 30 Nm, aluminium sump 20 Nm t 6-cyl. engines 30 Nm Well done VW! From experience I think 40NM is a bit tight as I always struggle to get the sump plug off and I always fear that it's seized but hey I'm getting old and feeble. 20NM did not feel safe - I went to 35NM this time so hopefully I wont drop my oil and 5000 miles from now I'll fight again to get the damn plug out
hmmm, my post disappeared. Nevermind, reviving an old thread as I have a mk3 gti 8v and am replacing the crank sensor this week (its on order) today I was going to remove the old one but found a nice rusty rounded allen bolt holding the sensor in place. Any ideas how I can remove this with limited tools and a very tight working space (dont want to have to remove the whole front panel) TIA for any help