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[JamesV6CDX]

Did a service on VeccyB today. Tightened sump bolt, just kept turning. Thread is all gone.

That's me buggered for transport now, until I can change the sump.

If someone with the relevent software could please PM me the TIS procedure for removing/refitting sump I would much appreciate it.

Also, please can anyone tell me if, there is a difference in sumps, between the early 1.6 small block Veccys, and the later 1.8 ones like mine - as I may be able to get one from a scrap yard on monday

Cheers
James

[Taxi_Driver]

 

My local garage always complains when i take the vx's in for an oil change....

Their comment always is ...."bloody torx bolt.....one day were gonna strip the thread on this"

Looks like you just did  

[Marks DTM Calib]

Time to change your garage TD!

The head design of a bolt has nothing to do with the thread (obviously).....its the use of a torque wrench which is important, something it would appear they do not use :-/

[Darth Loo-knee]

If the thread has stripped on the sump and not the actual bolt cant a Helicoil be fitted?

[lee4206]

If the thread has stripped on the sump and not the actual bolt cant a Helicoil be fitted?

should be able to i've done a couple.   Helicoil kit not cheap though i think i paid about £65 for mine

[Darth Loo-knee]

If the thread has stripped on the sump and not the actual bolt cant a Helicoil be fitted?

should be able to i've done a couple.   Helicoil kit not cheap though i think i paid about £65 for mine

That sounds rather dear, i used to be able to aquire things like that where i used to work
My bro-in-law just had one fiited to his ZX7R (that is in the motorcycle news for some calander) and it was only a few quid :-?
Link to Bro's bike if your interested, two pictures of it the one with number "9" on it
http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/community/Britains-got-biking-talent---latest-entries/

[lee4206]

If the thread has stripped on the sump and not the actual bolt cant a Helicoil be fitted?

should be able to i've done a couple.   Helicoil kit not cheap though i think i paid about £65 for mine

That sounds rather dear, i used to be able to aquire things like that where i used to work
My bro-in-law just had one fiited to his ZX7R (that is in the motorcycle news for some calander) and it was only a few quid :-?

depends on size of helicoil the small ones are cheap but m12 up are pricey.  we used to get a mobile guy to do it for us and he charged £40 per insert (you get 10 inserts per kit) so i got the kit and charge work "£20 a go

[CaptainZok]

Can't you tap it out, I think Tunnie has just done that on one of his fleet.

[nixoro]

Can't you tap it out, I think Tunnie has just done that on one of his fleet.

I was thinking to post up the same thing but the biggest tap in my set would be no use, did'nt know you could get a big enough tap/ threader for the sump

[Taxi_Driver]

Time to change your garage TD!

The head design of a bolt has nothing to do with the thread (obviously).....its the use of a torque wrench which is important, something it would appear they do not use :-/

Their comment is when trying to undo the bolt......not tightening it.....but then i guess as they tightened it the time before.....its there fault its too tight.... :-/

I can vouch they have three torque wrenches   Wether they use em all the time.....is a different matter.....you got a torgue wrench yet James  

Plus they make an excellent coffee while you wait  

[CaptainZok]

I was right tunnies sump saga

[lee4206]

If you dont have any luck elsewhere i have helicoil kit (i'll have to confirm its the right size) and tap and die set up to m24 that i'll post to you if your happy to pay postage and a returnable depost ..
Lee

[tunnie]

yep i had the same problem, paid a local guy in town who had a professional tap set. If you plan to keep the car avoid helicoil, get it re-tapped or a new sump.

Or have my Senator!  

[TheBoy]

On old tractor engine, I retapped and put bigger sump bolt in.

[hotel21]

I would suggest a retap and larger bolt...

Just ensure you have a bolt of the corresponding pitch first!