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K9F Member Since: 12 Nov 2009 Location: Bournemouth Posts: 9610 |
Helicoil it! That would be an alternative solution without removing too much material. You'd still have to tap it out though so going to M17 may be the best solution or fit a replacement sump pan - dependant on cost of course!
http://www.screwfasteners.co.uk/helicoils-intervis.html If you go through life with your head in the sand....all people will see is an ar5e!! Treat every day as if it is your last....one day you will be right!! |
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5th Sep 2010 12:01pm |
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Martin Site Admin Member Since: 02 Apr 2007 Location: Hook Norton Posts: 6601 |
As an alternative, I have a Td5 sump for sale:
http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic3700.html £40 ono 1988 90 Td5 NAS soft top 2015 D90 XS SW |
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5th Sep 2010 12:41pm |
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ben_j85jty Member Since: 02 Sep 2008 Location: Bicester, Oxfordshire Posts: 491 |
I had the same thing after trying to do a service on a monster hang over (Not reccomended)
In the end after weighing up the cost of buying the tap, or a helicoil kit of the correct size I just replaced the sump. If you go that route, remember to torque the bolts up to the correct torque and to use a little thread seal as they tend to rattle loose. 2002 Defender 110 DC |
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5th Sep 2010 2:10pm |
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bm52 Member Since: 04 Apr 2010 Location: Kent Posts: 2189 |
this happend to me a few cars ago......had a tap set so tapped out and put a bigger bolt and a rubber seal washer as well. BM52
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5th Sep 2010 4:42pm |
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roel Member Since: 08 Aug 2009 Location: Lelystad Posts: 2039 |
I use always plenty of sealant an both sides off the copper ring and a little on the thread and just thighten it a little more as hand tight. The sealant will keep it in place.
Please note: That it works for me on my Land Rovers is not a guaranty that it will work for you on your vehicles. So don't sue me if it didn't work. Roel 1984 90 2.5 na Diesel - RR V8 (1994-2001) 1997 Camel Trophy Discovery 300TDI (2001-2009) 2005 G4 Discovery III 4.4 V8 (2008-2018) It's gone but it still hurts. 2003 90 Td5 (2009-now) |
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5th Sep 2010 10:17pm |
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landy andy Member Since: 15 Feb 2009 Location: Ware, Herts Posts: 5641 |
Never been keen on ally sumps and regular oil changes. So I brought the Difflock sump plug. No longer do I have to be careful and I put the hose straight into an old oil container and watch it fill, when full stop and chage container. Nice and clean.
Top bit of kit, wish I had brought one years ago. http://shop.difflock.com/defender-drainplug-p-40.html Andy |
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6th Sep 2010 5:50pm |
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