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#64 Engine replacing the sump plate studs
Introduction
In the previous edition we deter- If the studs are not tightened
mined the ideal stud length for properly, it is practically impos-
the engine sump plate. You can sible to tighten the sump plate to
read all about it in edition 21 on compress the paper gaskets. The
page 38. The sump plate is fixed infamous engine oil leak is the
with nuts, the studs should not result, and no, it is not normal for
protrude too far, otherwise it an air-cooled VW to leak! A leak-
turns with you when you tighten ing engine will be rejected at the
the nut. mandatory technical inspection.
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