AJP sump plug

[pmessling]

Does any one know where to get one. Most sources so far have none and say very rare. Mine has started rounding off when trying to undo.

Or of I cant source a new one if someone has a spare that they can tell me the thread type size etc I can make one or enquire about getting some made as a group buy or something

Thanks Peter

[scotty_d]

Worst case weld a nut on to the end of it?

[Mr Cerbera]

Andy at APM put a new one in for me from the modern French engines (but I'm pretty sure that he cut a new thread).
It is a countersunk allen type.
I would recommend contacting him for advice

[pmessling]

scotty_d said:

Worst case weld a nut on to the end of it?

Yep that will work nicely, just need to borrow a ramp and welder, shouldn't be an issue, have an idea whom may be able to help me.

[ukkid35]

This is what I found in mine.

Looks like 18tpi and about 16mm, but I'm not sure what thread that makes it.

[pmessling]

Yours looks like its a cut down bolt? Looks like hacksaw marks on the end?

[pmessling]

Maybe

http://shop.motorsport-developments.co.uk/m16-x-15...

[ukkid35]

Indeed it is, and I'd like to replace it with a proper magnetic sump bolt. I think this is what I need, but it's a little pricey!



http://shop.motorsport-developments.co.uk/58-x18-s...

[scotty_d]

My spare sump has a mag plug in it looks like a RV8 one i had in my chim. The one in the car just now has a 13mm head on it no idea what it is from and pretty sure it is not magnetic.

[pmessling]

ukkid35 said:

Indeed it is, and I'd like to replace it with a proper magnetic sump bolt. I think this is what I need, but it's a little pricey!



http://shop.motorsport-developments.co.uk/58-x18-s...

Think although expensive for what it is. Long term worth it

[ukkid35]

I think it's 5/8" UNF which is 18tpi and 15.875mm, which is closer to the bolt I removed than 16mm.