Hi there, was wondering if I could get a bit of advice.
I think I have managed to strip the thread of the sump plug of my 1994 Defender 300tdi, as it just spins and won't tighten, and then when I try to undo it, it tightens right up and I'm worried to put too much pressure on it in case I damage it further.
What would be the best thing to do? Assuming I get it out I'm worried that I'll damage the threads on the sump itself, so was looking at getting a helicoil, although after much searching on the internet I can't seem to find the exact thread size of the sump plug, does anybody know what it is?
Many thanks
Jack
I think I have managed to strip the thread of the sump plug of my 1994 Defender 300tdi, as it just spins and won't tighten, and then when I try to undo it, it tightens right up and I'm worried to put too much pressure on it in case I damage it further.
What would be the best thing to do? Assuming I get it out I'm worried that I'll damage the threads on the sump itself, so was looking at getting a helicoil, although after much searching on the internet I can't seem to find the exact thread size of the sump plug, does anybody know what it is?
Many thanks
Jack
. It may be the threads have gone beyond the collar in the sump ? did you have the washer on ?
