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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: darren1.8t on 18 March 2011, 19:30
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hi guys i did a oil change on my tdi mk4 and the sump plug wont go very tight has anyone gvot a quick fix for this? as i cant get it re freaded untill next week? please help cheers :cry:
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you can get thread tape, basiclly it goes around the thread on the bolt making it slightly wider, might work or a new bolt
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its got a new bolt mate were can i get the tape from? cheers
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its got a new bolt mate were can i get the tape from? cheers
B & Q etc ptfe tape is what you want.
However I would not risk it, think what would happen if it fell out.
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its got a new bolt mate were can i get the tape from? cheers
B & Q etc ptfe tape is what you want.
However I would not risk it, think what would happen if it fell out.
wouldnt a fiber washer be better than ptfe tape :undecided:
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yeah cheers lads im gonna get it threaded next week so its just a quick bodge its not mega loose just dripping a bit lol :cry:
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its got a new bolt mate were can i get the tape from? cheers
B & Q etc ptfe tape is what you want.
However I would not risk it, think what would happen if it fell out.
wouldnt a fiber washer be better than ptfe tape :undecided:
Not really as ptfe tape will help with the threads
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just wait to get re-threaded mate.. not worth driving and losing all oil.
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I had same problem but as its gotta come off to thread it was just gonna put a new sump as they only 50 quidish!! So on wemt the jb weld till its time to change. Tried the ptfe and it was ok but still woyldnt go tight as i wanted....
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if cant re thread just spot weld in place will you can afford a replacement
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cheers guys i jb welded and its ok i no someone who will re tapp it next week with the sump on :wink:
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only thing with it fitted mate.. you will get swarf in the sump and it WILL go around your engine your choice
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Wasn't audi TT's reknown for having sump plug issues and most people would:
1) Helicoil a new one (popular and cheapest)
2) Weld and tap a new one
3) Replace Sump
Also check its not the bolts thread that are damaged, rather than just assume its the tapped thread on the sump to make sure. All jobs are sump off jobs due to swarf going around in engine, some people have not found it an issue, but its better to be safe than sorry as tech mentioned.
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only thing with it fitted mate.. you will get swarf in the sump and it WILL go around your engine your choice
Valid point :afro: better to drop the sump and fit a helicoil
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yeah i mite take it off but the bolts next to the gear box are a nightmare to remove!!! so im not sure yet?
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drain the oil then put cemical metal round the bolt leave it for a hour it will set rock hard did it on my mate when he was skint lasted till he sold car 6 months or so
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if dropping the sump may aswel fit a new one as they only bout 40 or 50 quid??
and i checked the bolts next to engine and they werent as hidden as i thought, but gettin to them??? i havent tried yet!! :grin:
and because of the swarf reason thats why i havent retapped it whilstr its on there