VRS LE - Oil sump thread stripped

[robstaaaar]

Hey fellow Briskies...

 

All was going well on the regular 3K oil change until attempting to fit the new sump plug and realised it wasn't tightening.  Worst nightmare has come to light - a stripped thread on the sump body.  I've Youtube'd a few vids which all suggest tapping a new thread - I have neither the premises or the gear to hand - and as things stand, no car to even get the parts.

 

Any suggestions?  Will have to insure my old banger van to get me around for now.

 

ps. I do have some plumber's PTFE tape...

 

Ta.

[sepulchrave]

Yeah, so PTFE tape will do NOTHING at all.

 

I bought a thread repair kit M14 x 1.5 IIRC and fitted a helicoil insert and a new sump plug, if you pack the tap with sticky grease it will trap the swarf in the flutes as it cuts, that allows you to do the job without removing the sump.

 

Don't be so ham-fisted next time, the sump plug only needs to be pinched up to seal properly.

[robstaaaar]

3 hours ago, sepulchrave said:

Yeah, so PTFE tape will do NOTHING at all.

 

I bought a thread repair kit M14 x 1.5 IIRC and fitted a helicoil insert and a new sump plug, if you pack the tap with sticky grease it will trap the swarf in the flutes as it cuts, that allows you to do the job without removing the sump.

 

Don't be so ham-fisted next time, the sump plug only needs to be pinched up to seal properly.

Cool,  thx Sep.

 

Was kinda joking about the PTFE; I've  ordered a repair kit from Amazon - should come sometime 2mrrw.  cheers for the grease tip too 👍

 

Ham-fisted I ain't lol!  She's done 180+ K and probably one too many an overtight by others finally put paid to it...