Threaded Sump Plug

[neergnevets]

Previous owner over tightened the sump plug. Now I can not tighten it. It simply tightens then loosens, tightens then loosens. Never more than just beyond finger tight.

I tried wrapping it in teflon tape / plumbers tape but that only stopped the leak, hasn't allowed me to tighten it properly.

Now, can i get it re tapped to a larger thread? It is an bnr32 so removing the sump is really out of the question. Assuming it is possible, should i be fearful of metal shards making their way into my sump? Finally, do i need to see an engine builder or can most mechanics conduct this operation?

[FineLine]

Previous owner over tightened the sump plug. Now I can not tighten it. It simply tightens then loosens, tightens then loosens. Never more than just beyond finger tight.

I tried wrapping it in teflon tape / plumbers tape but that only stopped the leak, hasn't allowed me to tighten it properly.

Now, can i get it re tapped to a larger thread? It is an bnr32 so removing the sump is really out of the question. Assuming it is possible, should i be fearful of metal shards making their way into my sump? Finally, do i need to see an engine builder or can most mechanics conduct this operation?

Super cheap have a range of bungs going up in size so i dont think you will have any probs getting one slightly larger.

Any spanner should be able to take care of it for you.

[QWK32]

i wouldn't use PTFE tape (plumbers tape) on your sump plug. bits of it will break off and get sucked up your oil pickup. you could get it tapped out, as long as there is enough meat there to tap into. i don't think most mechanics would have the tap your after. if you are looking at tapping the hole out also look into Helicoils (thred repair).

[700HP-GTR33]

1- Try a new bolt.

2- If that fails get it re-tapped.

Does anyone know who sells a quick release valve for this purpose?It would be good to get one fitted

and stop this sort of thing ever happening in the first place.

Good luck and hope the new bolt will fix your problem.

[Craved]

there are quick release plugs out there

ie : http://www.uniquetruck.com/products/index....mp;productid=51

dunno about locally in Aus

[noone]

Quick release plugs / tap thingo's really are not a good option mine had one on the car took forever to empty the sump and stripped when removed, bugger.

when tapping a hole swarf comes out as part of the cutting action so shouldnt go in'

thats all we did and still good many changes later with a standard super cheap type sump plug.

As long as the mechanic has the required tap size any mechanic should manage this one and from memory there is a fair bit of meat there to tap

Edited August 27, 2007 by noone

[Beer Baron]

yep mine was rooted too and had to be drilled out then a new thread cut in. all this can be done in car and no metal will go into the sump. but you will end up with a bigger sump plug obviously and sadly for me the dude doing it chose a bloody imperial bolt so I now have one imperial bolt on my car... sucks

[Ronin 09]

hahahahahaha imperial bolt.

think mine is too

soft-arse aluminium sump / baboon mechies over torquing sump plug