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Sump Bolts
Posted: Mon 21 Jan, 2008 11:31 am
by Phantomzook
With yet another oil leak (vitara) I have found the rear two drivers side sump bolts the one really close to the inspection plate spin freely. They appear to be in good condition which I suppose means the they are striped in the block.
Is there a trick of the trade quick fix for this?
Re: Sump Bolts
Posted: Mon 21 Jan, 2008 2:20 pm
by christover1
There is thread repair bits available, tho I know not from where.
These can be useful if rethreading fails.
I'm sure there'd be a more simpler/cheaper solution?
It is possible the screws have busted off leaving half still in the sump, but we hope not.
Could be best to wait fer a more technical bloke than me to come along.
In such a low stress area, I would try thread tape round the screws, it may be enuff to get them to bite.
christover