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[Webby the Bear]

ps that's only a suggestion before someone throws their toys out 

[Sir Tigger KC]

No gasket either, just a suitable goo... Possibly Camcover one

Sump goo is grey. the rocker goo is black

Same as oil cooler plate gooo.

I've got some of that!   

Not sure there's enough after doing the oil cooler plate though, so might have to get some A.N.Other goo from the local factors if I can find a sump quickly. 

Webby, I can't get the sump plug out now as it's just turning in both directions and not tightening or loosening. As it's already been helicoiled, another sump is the way forward I reckon.      And I've no toys to throw mate....   

[Andy B]

is it possible to retap the hole. bit of grease on the threads to reduce swarf getting in the sump. then flush with some oil. then refill?

There's very little to tap. The sump pan is pressed steel and has an ally 'plug' with the female thread pressed in. I'm surprised a  Helicoil was successfully fitted in the past.

[Webby the Bear]

No gasket either, just a suitable goo... Possibly Camcover one

Sump goo is grey. the rocker goo is black

Same as oil cooler plate gooo.

I've got some of that!   

Not sure there's enough after doing the oil cooler plate though, so might have to get some A.N.Other goo from the local factors if I can find a sump quickly. 

Webby, I can't get the sump plug out now as it's just turning in both directions and not tightening or loosening. As it's already been helicoiled, another sump is the way forward I reckon.      And I've no toys to throw mate....   

This is a bit out of my depth as ive never helicoiled anything. but. I presume the original helicoil insert has come away and its spinning along with the drain plug? and cos theyrea larger diameter than theoriginal hole you cant ''pull'' it out?

[Webby the Bear]

is it possible to retap the hole. bit of grease on the threads to reduce swarf getting in the sump. then flush with some oil. then refill?

There's very little to tap. The sump pan is pressed steel and has an ally 'plug' with the female thread pressed in. I'm surprised a  Helicoil was successfully fitted in the past.

understood andy thanks for that 

[Andy B]

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This is a bit out of my depth as ive never helicoiled anything. but. I presume the original helicoil insert has come away and its spinning along with the drain plug? and cos theyrea larger diameter than theoriginal hole you cant ''pull'' it out?

You're not missing anything, they're not the best thing on the market. They're not bad for something that's bolted together & left, for something like the above ie something that'll be repeatedly removed & replaced they're crap. Usually they unwind from the hole .... not spin as above.

Wurths Time Serts are far better, but not cheap

http://www.wurth.co.uk/hand-tools/thread-repair-and-reinforcement/thread-repair-system-time-sert

[05omegav6]

Webby, there's a pressie for you in Gen Car Chat

[Webby the Bear]

cheers mate