as stated the sump plug came undone about a third and just spins
and wont come out any further
any ideas hints etc
i guess i am up for a new sump plug so how do i get the bloody thing out without having to remove the motor
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| Author: | Gadgets mini [ Mon May 17, 2010 12:35 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Help!!!!!! Sump plug wont come out |
as stated the sump plug came undone about a third and just spins and wont come out any further
any ideas hints etc i guess i am up for a new sump plug so how do i get the bloody thing out without having to remove the motor |
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| Author: | simon k [ Mon May 17, 2010 12:40 pm ] |
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that's wierd.... put a flat screwdriver behind the head and lever it against the gearbox casing as you undo it - basically to put outward pressure on the bolt while it's undoing |
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| Author: | Mick [ Mon May 17, 2010 12:42 pm ] |
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You need a fork like device to lever a little outward force for under the bolt bolt head while you turn it. Hopefully it will re engage a thread and keep coming. A grinder disc tightening tool would be along the lines of something I might try first up before I got serious. |
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| Author: | Panthersteve [ Mon May 17, 2010 1:00 pm ] |
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Gadgets, You have stripped the thread in the gearboxl. You will need a helicoil in the gearbox. The sump plug will be the least of your worries!!!! To get the plug out lever behind the hex of the plug as you turn it as the others have said.. Steve |
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| Author: | Gadgets mini [ Mon May 17, 2010 1:08 pm ] |
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thanks Guys, I will give that a try I was worried by prying that the bolt would come apart and end up in the gear box |
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| Author: | Mick [ Mon May 17, 2010 1:13 pm ] |
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You would crack the ally gearbox case before you snapped the bolt in two. |
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| Author: | Gadgets mini [ Mon May 17, 2010 3:43 pm ] |
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are Helicoils a DIY or best done in a workshop?? |
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| Author: | Harley [ Mon May 17, 2010 4:00 pm ] |
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You can do it yourself but you have to ensure you're tapping the hole staight and square to the sealing face for the washer otherwise it'll leak. |
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| Author: | simon k [ Mon May 17, 2010 4:06 pm ] |
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Gadgets mini wrote: are Helicoils a DIY or best done in a workshop??
one that big is a workshop job - the kit to do it would cost a fortune. Any of the mini shops would be very experienced with doing them |
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| Author: | Gadgets mini [ Mon May 17, 2010 4:12 pm ] |
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cheers. Off to Melba motors i go 
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| Author: | LUCAS ENGLAND [ Mon May 17, 2010 4:58 pm ] |
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If your going to do it yourself, see if wurth does a timecert the for the size you need their stronger than helicoils and i have'nt seen on stuff up yet. LUCAS ENGLAND |
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| Author: | Panthersteve [ Mon May 17, 2010 5:06 pm ] |
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LUCAS ENGLAND wrote: see if wurth does a timecert
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| Author: | GoodnightWalter [ Mon May 17, 2010 5:27 pm ] |
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Panthersteve wrote: LUCAS ENGLAND wrote: see if wurth does a timecert http://www.metalockaustralia.com/thread_repairs.php |
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| Author: | Gadgets mini [ Mon May 17, 2010 8:24 pm ] |
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ok does anyone know what size thread /depth a sump plug is?? Doc?? |
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| Author: | GT mowog [ Mon May 17, 2010 8:51 pm ] |
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Off the top of my head (or off my head?) they are 5/8" UNC. One of the mini suppliers had a tapered 'repair' sump plug kit available. |
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