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by ian361
Thu Dec 08, 2011 9:51 pm
Forum: Engine, Clutch and Transmission
Topic: LEAKING SUMP PLUG 53 HDI 110, REPAIR OPTIONS
Replies: 9
Views: 1645

Re: LEAKING SUMP PLUG 53 HDI 110, REPAIR OPTIONS

Might try the bodge if the leak gets any worse, leaving a bit of a patch everytime i park it. Will need to find a permanent solution when the weather warms up! Thanks for the welcome! Where are you located mate, got a warm garage here, if your local to manchester drop us a pm :wink: I'm in Worthing...
by ian361
Thu Dec 08, 2011 9:42 pm
Forum: Engine, Clutch and Transmission
Topic: LEAKING SUMP PLUG 53 HDI 110, REPAIR OPTIONS
Replies: 9
Views: 1645

Re: LEAKING SUMP PLUG 53 HDI 110, REPAIR OPTIONS

Helicoil sounds good, any idea how long it would take?
by ian361
Thu Dec 08, 2011 9:21 pm
Forum: Engine, Clutch and Transmission
Topic: LEAKING SUMP PLUG 53 HDI 110, REPAIR OPTIONS
Replies: 9
Views: 1645

Re: LEAKING SUMP PLUG 53 HDI 110, REPAIR OPTIONS

Might try the bodge if the leak gets any worse, leaving a bit of a patch everytime i park it.
Will need to find a permanent solution when the weather warms up!

Thanks for the welcome!
by ian361
Thu Dec 08, 2011 8:34 pm
Forum: Engine, Clutch and Transmission
Topic: LEAKING SUMP PLUG 53 HDI 110, REPAIR OPTIONS
Replies: 9
Views: 1645

LEAKING SUMP PLUG 53 HDI 110, REPAIR OPTIONS

Recently changed the oil on my 53 plate 406 hdi 110 and the plug no longer tightens and is continually dripping oil. Car has had a few oil changes in its 258,000 miles so i imagine the thread is going on the sump. Does anyone know if there are any reapir kits available or is it a visit to machine sh...