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ciaoflyer

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Dripping sump plug
« on: May 08, 2012, 04:17:32 PM »
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Re: Dripping sump plug
« Reply #1 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.
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ciaoflyer

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Re: Dripping sump plug
« Reply #2 on: May 08, 2012, 07:50:54 PM »
Cool!  Let me know! ;)
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Re: Dripping sump plug
« Reply #3 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?
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Re: Dripping sump plug
« Reply #4 on: May 13, 2012, 07:27:36 PM »
Bit of PTFE tape on the thread of the plug will sort this out
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Re: Dripping sump plug
« Reply #5 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.
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