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Fiat 126 Chat => Fiat 126 Mechanical Problem Solving => Topic started by: ciaoflyer on May 08, 2012, 04:17:32 PM

Title: Dripping sump plug
Post by: ciaoflyer on May 08, 2012, 04:17:32 PM

Will this fix it or is there another way?

http://www.auntiesatticonline.co.uk/bergen-professional-oil-drain-sump-plug-repair-kit-m15-ber3001-1182-p.asp

Title: Re: Dripping sump plug
Post by: Hazey-n-Marc on May 08, 2012, 04:37:43 PM

I might still have my old sump which had the same problem. Will have a look and let you know, if you want a spare to test it on, you can have it for postage.

Title: Re: Dripping sump plug
Post by: ciaoflyer on May 08, 2012, 07:50:54 PM

Cool!  Let me know! ;)

Title: Re: Dripping sump plug
Post by: bis13 on May 08, 2012, 10:18:28 PM

you say it drips at the sump plug, have you got a copper washer in place and do you replace it when you undo it as this is necessary?

Title: Re: Dripping sump plug
Post by: Ricky126 on May 13, 2012, 07:27:36 PM

Bit of PTFE tape on the thread of the plug will sort this out

Title: Re: Dripping sump plug
Post by: ciaoflyer on May 13, 2012, 09:03:12 PM

Right fitted doughty washer and this has slowed it but still drips.  Had a closer look and the plug does not sit flat against the sump.  So fitted a silicone washer under the doughty washer and this has filled the gap.  24h later and not a sign of oil but the engine has not been run and warmed up yet.