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07-01-2011, 06:30 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
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Hi, changed the oil recently on my AU1 4.0l. I noticed a small leak from the sump plug so bought a fibre washer and put it on, but the washer broke (I wasn't really twisting that hard either).
Anyway, as I was trying to temporarily put the bolt back in, it wouldn't go all the way in and I noticed some metal spring poking out of the hole. Probably a helicoil that mechanic had put in in a previous service. I've put the bolt back in but not all the way. Not sure what to do now, because I wouldn't have a clue how to remove the old helicoil and perhaps replace it. Would it be an expensive job for a mechanic? I have searched, but most threads relate to fixing a stripped thread. Would be grateful for any suggestions. |
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07-01-2011, 06:38 PM
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Falcon Unbelievable!
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Uncle Henry's Garage
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Biggest tip that I was given was to tighten the plug first to break the vacuum then loosen it off. Comes off nice and easy after that. Good luck amigo |
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07-01-2011, 11:11 PM
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When in doubt, GAS IT!!
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Lower Eyre Peninsula, SA
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14-02-2015, 07:29 PM
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Starter Motor
Join Date: May 2014
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cost me $240 my mechanic got a mobile thread repair bloke in he did it without undoing the engine mounts somehow
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14-02-2015, 07:32 PM
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Starter Motor
Join Date: May 2014
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cost me $240 for a mobile thread repair bloke to come and do it he put a new helicoil in but it still seeps oil
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15-02-2015, 02:55 PM
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XR6T BA 2002
Join Date: Apr 2011
Posts: 682
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I bought a sump 12mm sump plug bolt that tappers out to 12.8mm
used 2 sump plug washers originals they strip pretty easy you only meant to tighten them to 15nm as per the workshop manual
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15-02-2015, 04:06 PM
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Guest
Join Date: May 2013
Posts: 1,934
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Maybe try some Loctite aviation gasket sealant no:3. (The non hardening one)
Put some of that on the thread & around the O ring seal / washer, hopefully that'll stop any leaks. |
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15-02-2015, 10:21 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Melb north
Posts: 12,025
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or you can go to ford and get a no. 1 or no. 2 or no. 3 over size sump plug and a tap dependent on what you need and do the job that way.
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17-02-2015, 12:31 PM
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Banned
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: PERTH. WA
Posts: 4,697
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I use a plastic washer and thread tape on mine,never leaks.
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