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Hi all,
I have a leaking sump plug....(if it's not one thing it's the next hey!) upon closer inspection the sump plug does not fully tighten up like it is cross threaded or something....what should i do???? can i simply replace the plug or am i up for a new sum?
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You have 2 options:
1. An oversize sump plug, and tap the thread to suit.
2. An OEM sump plug, but tap the thread bigger, and insert a helicoil to bring it back on size.
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Are you posative it is cross threaded?
it might just need a washer(gasket).
Holden sell white nylon type washers for the injected 5 liters so that might help if you if it aint crross threaded.
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1) Re-Tap the tread out. And fit a new bolt plug.
2) weld the Plug in, Find a replacement plug/bung and weld that in.
I'd be cautious to Heli coils as they dont seem to be water tight... In my experience.
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Just buy a tap and run it in there to clean out your damaged threads. Is it 1/2" UNF (SAE) . . . I think. Someone else might know the correct thread.
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Our VS 5.0L Berlina sump plug used to leak. Fixed it 100% with a healthy dose of plumbers thread tape wrapped around it.
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