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GT-P
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hey guys
i was changing the oil today, and when i was taking of the sump plug, some tread came off the actual sump. Now when i put the screw back in dosnt hold? is there anyway to fix this problem? do i now need a new sump??
any advise would b much appreciated! |
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scotts840
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| Posted: Fri Feb 25, 2005 12:41 pm Post subject: |
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| oversize plugs are available. they come in o/s1 and o/s2 and you need to buy the tap to go with em. |
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| Posted: Fri Feb 25, 2005 12:43 pm Post subject: Re: MASSIVE sump problem |
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| GT-P wrote: | hey guys
i was changing the oil today, and when i was taking of the sump plug, some tread came off the actual sump. Now when i put the screw back in dosnt hold? is there anyway to fix this problem? do i now need a new sump??
any advise would b much appreciated! |
yeah my au did that just tap in a o/s plug like the other dude said most mechanics and some spare parts place will actully just lend you a tap |
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GT-P
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| Posted: Fri Feb 25, 2005 12:45 pm Post subject: |
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oh there is a way!! thankyou
now where do u get these o/s plugs from?? any car in particular?? |
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scotts840
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any auto parts supplier. tell em what you have and tell em you want the first oversize plug and tap. they normally have it all on file.
if it's an au you'll need to be careful of the crossmember when you tap it cos they tend to try and push the tap off square. |
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GT-P
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| Posted: Fri Feb 25, 2005 12:59 pm Post subject: |
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alrite will do and yeah its an au and ill watch out for that
thanks for the advise boys it was much appreciated! |
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| And don't tighten them too tight !!! |
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