Stripped Sump ... What to do..

[Cameron_Def]

I went to replace the oil in my Defender (TD5) today, and found I must have been in a hurry or something last time and stripped the sump thread..

Seeing its Alu, I can not weld on a new nut, so I can see i have two options

A. Helicoil
B. Second hand sump
C. A Champaign Cork

Anyone got any other suggestions ?

Also, what thread size is the sump bolt ?

Everytime I go to give my baby something, it comes around and kicks me ... she really does not like TLC !


Thanks in advance, I hate seeing my Defender bleeding in the backyard ...

[Cameron_Def]

No one got any suggestions ?

[rick130]

Helicoil.
Best things out for aluminium.

[harry]

helicoil.
repco sell things called recoil, same thing different name.
aluminium lesson- don't pull too hard on the spanner,
but you knew that already!!
second hand sump as a last resort. see hoe you go with re threading it and follow the directions, it's not too hard.

[Cameron_Def]

Thanks guys,

How about the thread size ?

Does anyone know what size I should get ?

[disco_thrasher]

go the champagne cork means every time you change your oil you gotta drink another bottle or 2

[George130]

Sorry can't remember. I know that buying a sump bolt from Land Rover is $34. I had specialty fastners find me a replacement after I dumped the oil all over the super cheap car park. Mate towed me round to have a bolt measured up to replace the sump bolt I had just lost.

[rovercare]

I'd be removing it to rethread it and loc tighting the helicoil in

[justinc]

I'd be removing it to rethread it and loc tighting the helicoil in

Yeah, and while you're there, remove and locktite the oil pump bolt

JC

[disco_thrasher]

sorry mate i have looked through all my td5 engine spec books/catalagoue and can't find the sump bolt diameter ,i can find the torque wrench setting for tighnening up a sump drain bolt 15lb/ft