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BlondeBimbo

Member Since: 23 Jul 2010
Location: Lothians
Posts: 5

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

5th Sep 2010 11:27am

K9F

Member Since: 12 Nov 2009
Location: Bournemouth
Posts: 9610

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

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!!

5th Sep 2010 12:01pm

Martin
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Member Since: 02 Apr 2007
Location: Hook Norton
Posts: 6605

2015 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Montalcino Red

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

5th Sep 2010 12:41pm

ben_j85jty

Member Since: 02 Sep 2008
Location: Bicester, Oxfordshire
Posts: 491

2002 Defender 110 Td5 XS DCPU Bonatti Grey

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

5th Sep 2010 2:10pm

bm52

Member Since: 04 Apr 2010
Location: Kent
Posts: 2189

2014 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Havana

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

5th Sep 2010 4:42pm

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)

5th Sep 2010 10:17pm

landy andy

Member Since: 15 Feb 2009
Location: Ware, Herts
Posts: 5690

2006 Defender 110 Td5 USW Zermatt Silver

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

6th Sep 2010 5:50pm

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