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BlondeBimbo



Member Since: 23 Jul 2010
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Sump Plug Thread is bugg... - sorry slightly broken!
As you may have guessed from the title the thread in the sump is stripped!

Had a slight drip on the drive (in addition to me - this one was oil) - when I got under, it is clear the thread is stripped as the plug just turns!

New plug the same!


There are kits around to tap the M16 x 1.5 to M17 x 1.5 - to which you fit M17 sump plugs - this appears the way to go to me, I have no problem with the plugs - I could get them made to fit the Landy's counter-bored sump - but.

Is there sufficient material in the sump to tap out to M17?

Any ideas?

Julie - AKA BB
Post #39845 5th Sep 2010 11:27am
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K9F



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United Kingdom 2008 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Stornoway Grey
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

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Martin
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As an alternative, I have a Td5 sump for sale:

http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic3700.html

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Post #39856 5th Sep 2010 12:41pm
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ben_j85jty



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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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bm52



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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
Post #39880 5th Sep 2010 4:42pm
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roel



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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. Whistle Roel

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Post #39908 5th Sep 2010 10:17pm
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landy andy



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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
Post #39970 6th Sep 2010 5:50pm
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