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Stripped sump threads
Posted: 22 Apr 2009, 11:26
by jake1953
The sump plug threads (1987 1.9 watercooled DG engine) are stripped in the casing and I have now re-tapped to 16mm x 1.5 threads.
My sump plug sits inside a boss on the casing,not flush with the casing. any ideas what I can use without having to have one engineered?
Cheers
Jake
Re: Stripped sump threads
Posted: 22 Apr 2009, 14:38
by Mushr00m
Try using a fibre or a rubber washer to take up the gap between the plug & the boss. Failing that, try filing it to get a good contact that's level with the plugs' mating face.
Hope this helps.
Re: Stripped sump threads
Posted: 22 Apr 2009, 15:59
by fried chicken
Mines got a spark plug, with the end snapped off, its been good for the 3 years I had the van
Re: Stripped sump threads
Posted: 22 Apr 2009, 20:07
by clartsonly
as above mine is the same a spark plug
Re: Stripped sump threads
Posted: 22 Apr 2009, 20:14
by Fritz
Nip along to Evans Halshaw with your micrometer and ask for a Diesel Escort Sump plug and oil seal, check the size before you pay and Bob's your uncle,,,,,
Regards
Fritz,,,,,,,,,,,
Re: Stripped sump threads
Posted: 22 Apr 2009, 21:01
by jake1953
Thanks people. when I removed my sump plug. I discovered it too was a converted spark plug!
however the sump threads were stripped too.
I tapped out the sump to 16mm x 1.5 thread (no need to drill larger hole)
Today I went to a local car parts shop with a drawing of what I needed and bought a renault sump plug.
Fitted tonight and all ok.Job done
Thanks for your moral support
jake