StevieB
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| posted on 23/1/08 at 07:27 PM |
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WTD R1 Sump
Hi,
I'm in need of an R1 sump for a 2000 5JJ as I broke my first one and the second I got has a problem with the sump plus threads (ntdwm I
don't think, but the oil keeps leaking nevertheless!)
If anyone should just happen to have one lying around doing nothing, I can find it a nice home in exchange for cash!
Cheers
Steve
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jkarran
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| posted on 23/1/08 at 08:41 PM |
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Is the copper washer fitted? PTFE tape is cheap 
jk
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StevieB
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| posted on 23/1/08 at 09:15 PM |
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I've tried a copper washer, PTFE tape and an o-ring. I've also tried combinations of the above but with no effect.
When I tighten the plug, it gets tight then loosens up - when I took the plug out to inspect it, it had bits of aluminium in the threads, which leads
me to believe it's beyond quick fixes.
Using a helicoil has been suggested, which I may as well give a go since I'll need to find a new one if it doesn't work.
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Coose
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| posted on 23/1/08 at 09:27 PM |
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Yep, the sump doesn't sound well.....
D'OH!
Spin 'er off Well...
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StevieB
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| posted on 23/1/08 at 09:37 PM |
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I think I need to buy a bulk load of sumps because they seem to be a sundry item at the moment!
[Edited on 23/1/08 by StevieB]
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jkarran
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| posted on 24/1/08 at 01:09 AM |
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I went through a phase like that, resorted to buying a TIG and fitting a kevlar sumpguard 
The little bugger still leaks!
jk
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Coose
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| posted on 24/1/08 at 05:08 PM |
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Hmmmm.... Maybe I should get the TIG fired up? Steve - if you can make a steel plate to bolt the sump to to stop it distorting I can have a go at both
of your damaged ones. It would need to bolt through all bolt holes into the steel though.
Spin 'er off Well...
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StevieB
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| posted on 24/1/08 at 05:32 PM |
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Might have to be the way forward (at least with two to play with, it's worth a go)
Probably best to try and fix the original 'accident' where it's just the corner lug that@s munched up and shouldn't effect oil
retention.
I'll get some steel plate at Rufforth next week.
JK - I wouldn't mind if the sumps were breaking while out driving - the problem is that the car's never even been on wheels yet! Must be
some fairy's sneaking in at night and over tightening the bolts or something!
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Coose
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| posted on 24/1/08 at 06:16 PM |
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Oh yeah, I'd forgotten about Rufforth. Should I meet you there or pick you up en route? I'm sure Mark will be going but not until the
evening....
[Edited on 24/1/08 by Coose]
Spin 'er off Well...
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StevieB
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| posted on 24/1/08 at 06:47 PM |
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Oh yeah, you do the entusastic early thing, I forgot!
I'll meet you next to 'starbucks' at a reasonable time!
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Coose
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| posted on 24/1/08 at 08:08 PM |
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Oh, I won't be THAT enthusiastic - I do that when I go with Cider Sam! I just like to get there before everyone else leaves!
Spin 'er off Well...
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StevieB
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| posted on 24/1/08 at 08:11 PM |
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Yeah - last time I still needed a few bits when everyone packed up and left
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