Too much oil I believe

[GMH499]

An alternative could be to get a sump from a breaker.
Bearing in mind I have never taken a sump off an A2, so have no idea about tricky it will be to swap.

Quite a lot of work. That's why I re-tapped the thread. It's always a balance of cost/effort.
I poured 3 separate hot pints of flushing oil to make sure the sump was completely clear of swarf,
even after carefully clearing any metal particles as I cut the new thread.

 

[Pie-eyedpiper]

I agree, the dipstick (orange in my 1.4 petrol) can be awkward.
I have to dip/wipe several times to get a consistent level reading.
The V-Coil tap is a taper tap. This is far more suitable, and easier to do accurately.
A lot of cheaper (Chinese made rubbish) kits only supply a bottom (plug) tap, which is very difficult
and unsuitable to do the repair properly.

There is always this kit.
Not sure if Nielsen is Chinese or not, but it's a lot cheaper option.
And that isn't a bottom tap.

Oil Sump Plug Pan Thread Repair Kit M14 Re-taps To M15 14mm To 15mm Neilsen 5055282027516 | eBay

The sizes are 15mm with a M15 tap. 6 oil drain plugs with washers. Oil drain plugs may need to be replaced because of stripped threads. Suitable for cars, motorbikes, trucks and vans. Includes handy storage case.

www.ebay.co.uk

 

[RobinPeter]

There is always this kit.
Not sure if Nielsen is Chinese or not, but it's a lot cheaper option.
And that isn't a bottom tap.

Oil Sump Plug Pan Thread Repair Kit M14 Re-taps To M15 14mm To 15mm Neilsen 5055282027516 | eBay

The sizes are 15mm with a M15 tap. 6 oil drain plugs with washers. Oil drain plugs may need to be replaced because of stripped threads. Suitable for cars, motorbikes, trucks and vans. Includes handy storage case.

www.ebay.co.uk

That looks the business Pie-eyepiper.
I wonder if the gap is big enough for the length of the tap and any tools required
to get in to do the tapping??

 

[Sylvester]

I took the bolt out again, to check the thread and it's fine, although the rubber seal is thrashed.

I've changed the oil a few a few times, but I can't recall a rubber seal around sum plug. Have you got a pic?

 

[RobinPeter]

I've changed the oil a few a few times, but I can't recall a rubber seal around sum plug. Have you got a pic?

Sylvester it's probably a bodged job by a bad mechanic for a previous owner!!
I'm sure there's plenty of them around.