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1.6 NA diesel sump plug
Posted: 29 Mar 2019, 07:06
by Jonnyb416
Hi all, can’t seem to find a new sump plug and washer on the usual sites. Maybe I’m missing something. Can anyone point me in the right direction please?
Thanks, Jon.
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Re: 1.6 NA diesel sump plug
Posted: 29 Mar 2019, 09:46
by colinthefox
There is no washer. The tapered end of the plug is supposed to seal against the aluminium casting. I always use just a trace of sealant on the tapered bit to avoid those little drips. Can I ask why you want a new sump plug?
Don't do it up too tight to get a better seal, it's all [E D I T]too[/E D I T] easy to break the casting.
Re: 1.6 NA diesel sump plug
Posted: 29 Mar 2019, 14:33
by Jonnyb416
colinthefox wrote:There is no washer. The tapered end of the plug is supposed to seal against the aluminium casting. I always use just a trace of sealant on the tapered bit to avoid those little drips. Can I ask why you want a new sump plug?
Don't do it up too tight to get a better seal, it's all to easy to break the casting.
Thank you.
It’s definitely leaking a little around the plug. I’ve heard about people tapping a bigger hole. But I suppose, as you say, a little sealant May do the trick?
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