sump plug fix?

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scotty73
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sump plug fix?

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Some of you may know that on my last oil change the threads stripped out so got one of these.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/15MM-OIL-PAN- ... 4ab9fdde64

Works a treat but i do lose the od drip of oil so my question is (if it doesn't strip the threads again) :cry: can i put something on the plug like ptfe tape to help seal it?

I have 5 of these bolts left with washers so as long as it don't strip again I'll use a fresh one.
Just hope I'm not ordering a M17 set later on today. :|
2000 W 2.0hdi 110 7 seat estate Blue.
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jasper5
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Re: sump plug fix?

Post by jasper5 »

Use something like this....http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stor ... yId_255217

TBH any sort of silicone sealer will do the job, squirt it near to the end threads all round where the washer should fit.
scotty73
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Re: sump plug fix?

Post by scotty73 »

Cheers Jasper i decided to try it while it's still cool outside and the plug came out nice with no stripped out threads on it, i shall try the silicone but with the car being up on stands i have no way of getting to my lmf so will look what i have in the shed.
2000 W 2.0hdi 110 7 seat estate Blue.
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And this glue is for my submarine not for putting up you're f*c*ing noses, and dont think i dont notice cos i do... Buy your own f*c*ing glue!!! Fatty Lewis Twin town 1997.
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