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[Darth Loo-knee]

How easy would it be to put a sump plug or similar in there .... surely cant be that difficult to weld or put some kind of plug in there ??

I quite fancy changing my atf but this is whats putting me off  :-/

Not really, as you still need to remove both sumps - front to check state of thrust washer, and rear to clean/replace filter and magnet

 I just mean to get the oil out more easier without getting covered in it then removing the sumps once its drained 

I understand what your saying and if your going to keep the car for another 70-80,000 miles maybe worth it, but you will still need to remove the sump to fit your new filter in

[Andy B]

My drive was still ATF-less untill the point of filling. The fill tube from the funnel in the engine bay came out of the side of the gearbox & I didn't notice. A small amount of ATF does spread a long way on your drive.  :-?  :-?  :-?

[CaptainZok]

How easy would it be to put a sump plug or similar in there .... surely cant be that difficult to weld or put some kind of plug in there ??

I quite fancy changing my atf but this is whats putting me off  :-/

If you leave a couple of bolts in at the end of the sump then gently loosen them the oil will come out more controlled... he says what Zok is refering too is I was changing his gearbox with his son Tony, oikl was pouring out when I asked my Nephew to pass me a screwdriver or spanner, so he passes it to me so I have to lean forward to get it........ yes oil all over my bloody head you can imagine what those three were doing can't ya

You do it on purpose to keep us amused, go on admit it.

Maybe so.. but not on that occassion

Speaking of oil spillage, next time you see Tony ask him about yesterday's comedy oil change mishap.
I'm thinking of changing his name to BP.