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| X4SKP Member Since: 29 Nov 2013 Location: Berkshire Posts: 2295   
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Hi v8bobber
More info'... 'the drain plug has sheared off'...is some of it still in the casing 
assume not as 'it looks as if the thread in the casing has had it too'... has it
If the entry few threads in the casing are stripped but the inner threads are ok then match the drain plug thread with a longer bolt and use what a standard drain plug doesn't reach... Not sure of the exact arrangements on a TD5... but worth a look at Eric The Car Guy Failing that then a Helicoil if there is enough material directly around the site to take it... should be. SKIP https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic83242.html |
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11th Oct 2014 5:29pm |
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| martinfiattech Member Since: 13 Nov 2013 Location: leicester Posts: 422 
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Either way you will have to run a drill and tap down the hole, then find the right size bung / bolt to fit. So my self I would just fit a heli coil and keep to a standard bung.
I know there are lots of iffy comments about heli coils, but my self I use them on alloy gearbox casting`s on ducato`s and I`ve not had an engine fall out yet. If your worried about the heli coil coming out when you undo the bung just add lock tight to the coil, then fit the bung the next day so it has time to cure, this has worked for me on many alloy sumps on old mini`s ( it`s cheaper than a new gearbox). Excuse the spelling I`am better with spanners and wires. |
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11th Oct 2014 5:59pm |
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| diesel_jim Member Since: 13 Oct 2008 Location: hiding Posts: 6093 
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The drain plug on an LT230 is in the inspection cover is it not? why not just swap that whole thing over (8x bolts IIRC)
job done. |
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11th Oct 2014 7:35pm |
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| munch90 Member Since: 26 Oct 2013 Location: guildford Posts: 3558
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you can get proper sump plug repair kits
Last edited by munch90 on 11th Oct 2014 7:57pm. Edited 2 times in total |
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11th Oct 2014 7:39pm |
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| munch90 Member Since: 26 Oct 2013 Location: guildford Posts: 3558
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drain plug is in the main casing |
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11th Oct 2014 7:50pm |
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| diesel_jim Member Since: 13 Oct 2008 Location: hiding Posts: 6093
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Is it? sorry, I thought it was in the inspection cover
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11th Oct 2014 7:51pm |
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| munch90 Member Since: 26 Oct 2013 Location: guildford Posts: 3558
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that's ok , i just posted a idea and got the wrong thread size so had to delete
the series transfer box had the drain plug in the cover not main case |
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11th Oct 2014 7:56pm |
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| v8bobber Member Since: 26 Aug 2012 Location: pembrokeshire Posts: 446 
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I'm going with the option of tapping the thread out to a bigger size and fitting a bigger drain plug
I'll let you know how I get on |
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12th Oct 2014 9:19pm |
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| Dave T Member Since: 07 Jun 2013 Location: Glasgow Posts: 490 
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I thought my drain plug had stripped but now realise it is the magnet that has come loose as in this and many other threads. V8bobber, how did you get on?
Munch90, do you have any details on the repair kits you mentioned? 2015 RRS Autobiography SDV6 1994 Def 90 300tdi |
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27th Jul 2015 7:20pm |
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| munch90 Member Since: 26 Oct 2013 Location: guildford Posts: 3558
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Plenty of sump plug repairkits on ebay , of course all different sizes
what plug you doing ? |
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27th Jul 2015 7:46pm |
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| Dave T Member Since: 07 Jun 2013 Location: Glasgow Posts: 490
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It's an lt230 Tx box 2015 RRS Autobiography SDV6
1994 Def 90 300tdi |
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27th Jul 2015 7:53pm |
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| munch90 Member Since: 26 Oct 2013 Location: guildford Posts: 3558
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I THINK its m12x1.5 thread , you would need to double check this
if so then this should do it eBay Item No. 160944766218 make sure to tap goes in dead straight, otherwise the copper washer wont sit flat |
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27th Jul 2015 8:09pm |
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| Dave T Member Since: 07 Jun 2013 Location: Glasgow Posts: 490
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brilliant, thanks.
I'm hoping my threads are ok, the bottom bit screws in nice and tight, its just the magnet is stuck at the top blocking off the hole, but this is a great looking fall back for if they have gone 2015 RRS Autobiography SDV6 1994 Def 90 300tdi |
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28th Jul 2015 5:56am |
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