Thread: look at my oil pump bolt

Originally Posted by slug_burner

If the replacement bolt has gone in ok I don't know that you are going to get much more info by running a tap. If you used loctite I would be tempted to leave it in there.

the thread cleaning taps are generally more precisely made than a bolt, have only about 3 turns of thread and are not designed to cut a thread.

you get an excellent "feel" for the condition of the thread for the whole length. (you can tell if its too loose by the freeplay or too tight if you cant spin it by hand)

it also clears out old loctite if there was any.


But I also miss read the post and didnt think hed put it back yet.

if the new bolt went in correctly with the right loctite, torqued up correctly and was allowed to cure before getting used or bathed in oil then you have nothing further to worry about. Your Oil Pump Bolt is Done and Dusted.

Thanks Dave,

The bolt i used was supplied with loctite, i did not realise that it still needed time to cure. Having said that it was about 6 hours between being screwed in and oil being added (had to go to the kids school to help out).

I'd be tempted to run a tap into the pump, then replace the bolt with a new one, use loctite and all will be fine

(Any relation to Brian N?)

JC

(edit: just read you have already fixed it! )

Thanks Justin,

My wife thinks i am truly in love with my new to me 2000ES TD5, I just want to sit in it, touch it, play with it. For my own peace of mind i am leaning towards checking the thread. This car will be taking the family all over Australia, i don't want that bolt to be haunting me.

BTW no relation, grew up seeing him in melbourne pubs throughout the 80's though

Regards

Ah I see the D2 illness has really set in.

I want to hug and hug and squeeze my Rangie too, but alas it is too tall, and I am too short...

Yes he is a bit of a character, never saw him 'live' but enjoy the performances I have seen and especially Rockwiz

Tripping around this country, family in tow in a LR is a great goal, when are you guys thinking of escaping?

JC

Our first big one is April next year. From Melbourne up the centre, across the top to Queensland and then down. 10 weeks away with the campervan in tow. In the meantime we are doing lots of shorter trips all over Vic and into NSW. The year after we will do the west.

Have you posted up pics of your camper etc? I'd be interested to see your set up. Are you going via the Tanami road to NW, or Stuart Highway?
That will be a great trek.
Are you coming down to Tas at any point?

JC

That detail is not sorted yet however the Stuart highway will be our friend on many occasions. We are getting lots of input from friends and family. Tassie is definitely on the agenda the wife would prefer sooner than later.

As far as pics go i haven't uploaded any yet as this car is a bit of a project for me and i was waiting till i finished all the work that needed to be done before i tell the story.

Having said that i will upload a pic of my new baby. I like projects and the campervan has been one as well, i have practically rebuilt it.