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Re: bugger
« Reply #30 on: 15 July 2007, 12:58:08 »
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then weld it up
I know you're kidding, but in case Tunnie considers it as an option, you can't easily. Apart from the steel/ali thing, the sump has to come off to be perfectly clean (else oil keeps getting in weld). Rethreading is easier.

Tunnie, you have the skill and the patience ;)

I'm working on trying to get the 16x2 tap, but may be worth you ringing Brackley DIY for cost. Or ring the garage in Brackley for quote? (I could drop it down one day I'm sure??)
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« Reply #31 on: 15 July 2007, 13:03:43 »
right well... i may have just had some luck.

Went out just now and got my 19 socket, I am not a religious man but praying to the Omega gods, i went to tighten the sump plug  :o

I did it very, very, VERY! gently..... to my pleasure i felt it tighten! Just managed to nip it up. 5 mins later no drip.

So the test is now... take it for a blast....

Be back in 20.... wish me luck!
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Re: bugger
« Reply #32 on: 15 July 2007, 13:06:00 »
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right well... i may have just had some luck.

Went out just now and got my 19 socket, I am not a religious man but praying to the Omega gods, i went to tighten the sump plug  :o

I did it very, very, VERY! gently..... to my pleasure i felt it tighten! Just managed to nip it up. 5 mins later no drip.

So the test is now... take it for a blast....

Be back in 20.... wish me luck!
Praying to the Omega gods won't work, its a Senny.  ;D
Hope it works for you.
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Re: bugger
« Reply #33 on: 15 July 2007, 13:20:29 »
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right well... i may have just had some luck.

Went out just now and got my 19 socket, I am not a religious man but praying to the Omega gods, i went to tighten the sump plug  :o

I did it very, very, VERY! gently..... to my pleasure i felt it tighten! Just managed to nip it up. 5 mins later no drip.

So the test is now... take it for a blast....

Be back in 20.... wish me luck!


Tunnie, you saw thread on the plug, and it's been crossed/stripped, it just won't last. It could kill the car.
Sort it out :y
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Re: bugger
« Reply #34 on: 15 July 2007, 14:46:47 »
I'm not happy with it, but it does appear to be holding...  ...Tunnie now has a plan though :)
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« Reply #35 on: 15 July 2007, 14:48:55 »
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I'm not happy with it, but it does appear to be holding...  ...Tunnie now has a plan though :)

It does seam to be holding, very slight weap, but no more than what i was previously. However a cunning plan has formed!
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« Reply #36 on: 15 July 2007, 14:49:40 »
Do tell!
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« Reply #37 on: 15 July 2007, 14:56:24 »
Why do I always cringe when I hear the words "a cunning plan"?
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« Reply #38 on: 15 July 2007, 14:59:22 »
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Why do I always cringe when I hear the words "a cunning plan"?

Cause we all think of Blackadder  ;)

Cunning plan is gaffer tape....









Nah really its to take it down town, there is a local guy who does stuff for me, zorsts, aircon bits and so on. Usually done cash in hand.... going to ring him up and see if he can re-thread it for me. I will provide the oil to re-fill.
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Re: bugger
« Reply #39 on: 15 July 2007, 18:52:58 »
tunnie
As advised by others this could vibrate out. Blown engine, Europe, hassle.
In case you get stuck, I've got all the helicoil inserts, insert tool, taps, drills etc you'll need, at work. Just let me know what size the orignal thread is and I'll send you all the bits needed to repair, provided I get them back.
Offer's there if you need it.
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« Reply #40 on: 15 July 2007, 18:57:24 »
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tunnie
As advised by others this could vibrate out. Blown engine, Europe, hassle.
In case you get stuck, I've got all the helicoil inserts, insert tool, taps, drills etc you'll need, at work. Just let me know what size the orignal thread is and I'll send you all the bits needed to repair, provided I get them back.
Offer's there if you need it.

Fantastic, might very well take you up on that!

I think the thread size i stripped is a M14, so apparently i need a M16 with a 2 mm thread to bore out the new one, along with the appropriate  size nut. Do you have these?

I will be away from home all week, so might have to post it to my office if thats ok?
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« Reply #41 on: 15 July 2007, 19:03:30 »
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tunnie
As advised by others this could vibrate out. Blown engine, Europe, hassle.
In case you get stuck, I've got all the helicoil inserts, insert tool, taps, drills etc you'll need, at work. Just let me know what size the orignal thread is and I'll send you all the bits needed to repair, provided I get them back.
Offer's there if you need it.

Fantastic, might very well take you up on that!

I think the thread size i stripped is a M14, so apparently i need a M16 with a 2 mm thread to bore out the new one, along with the appropriate  size nut. Do you have these?

I will be away from home all week, so might have to post it to my office if thats ok?
Its a friggin bolt!
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« Reply #42 on: 15 July 2007, 19:05:43 »
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tunnie
As advised by others this could vibrate out. Blown engine, Europe, hassle.
In case you get stuck, I've got all the helicoil inserts, insert tool, taps, drills etc you'll need, at work. Just let me know what size the orignal thread is and I'll send you all the bits needed to repair, provided I get them back.
Offer's there if you need it.

Fantastic, might very well take you up on that!

I think the thread size i stripped is a M14, so apparently i need a M16 with a 2 mm thread to bore out the new one, along with the appropriate  size nut. Do you have these?

I will be away from home all week, so might have to post it to my office if thats ok?
Its a friggin bolt!

 ;D ;D ;D ;D

Good job he's got gadget arms, or he'd be totally rather useless.
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Re: bugger
« Reply #43 on: 15 July 2007, 19:09:48 »
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tunnie
As advised by others this could vibrate out. Blown engine, Europe, hassle.
In case you get stuck, I've got all the helicoil inserts, insert tool, taps, drills etc you'll need, at work. Just let me know what size the orignal thread is and I'll send you all the bits needed to repair, provided I get them back.
Offer's there if you need it.

Fantastic, might very well take you up on that!

I think the thread size i stripped is a M14, so apparently i need a M16 with a 2 mm thread to bore out the new one, along with the appropriate  size nut. Do you have these?

I will be away from home all week, so might have to post it to my office if thats ok?
Its a friggin bolt!

Your too hard on Tunnie......one technical error  ::) ;D

PS just say 'thingy' next time Tunnie......you carnt go wrong then  :y
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Re: bugger
« Reply #44 on: 15 July 2007, 19:12:45 »
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tunnie
As advised by others this could vibrate out. Blown engine, Europe, hassle.
In case you get stuck, I've got all the helicoil inserts, insert tool, taps, drills etc you'll need, at work. Just let me know what size the orignal thread is and I'll send you all the bits needed to repair, provided I get them back.
Offer's there if you need it.

Fantastic, might very well take you up on that!

I think the thread size i stripped is a M14, so apparently i need a M16 with a 2 mm thread to bore out the new one, along with the appropriate  size nut. Do you have these?

I will be away from home all week, so might have to post it to my office if thats ok?
Its a friggin bolt!

Its a friggin' screw. Bolts only have part thread.  :y
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