Sump plug washer - standard part ?

[daveb500]

I think my sump plug is leaking (500 Serp) so I'm going to change the washer. Only trouble is, postage is about 6 times more than the cost of the part. Is this a standard LandRover/ RangeRover part? We have a large LandRover dealer locally so I could pick one up.

[Barreti]

Yes it is a standard LR part - Sump Plug Crush Washer. Buy a few, they are pennies. I even keep one on my LR keyring so I know where it is.

[andyy]

Yes it is a standard Land Rover part

Andy

[daveb500]

Cheers guys

[Barreti]

Or you could buy the Steve Heath magnetic sump plug. I have one on my Griff.

It has a rubber seal and a round profile, needing a hex socket or big allen key to undo it. The idea behind this is to stop the sump plug being 'rubbed' loose if you scuff anything. I've read of a few cars where the sump plug has been loosened, then rattled out, dropping all its oil.

[FlipFlopGriff]

Barreti said:

Or you could buy the Steve Heath magnetic sump plug. I have one on my Griff.

It has a rubber seal and a round profile, needing a hex socket or big allen key to undo it. The idea behind this is to stop the sump plug being 'rubbed' loose if you scuff anything. I've read of a few cars where the sump plug has been loosened, then rattled out, dropping all its oil.

Don't fit on my pre cat, depends upon exhaust positioning.
I bought 10 of the crush washers as Ian suggested, pennies in the overall scheme of things.
FFG

[daveb500]

I've decided to give the Steve Heath version a try.......and ended up ordering a bonnet stay as well - it's gone from a 50p washer to £50 in the space of an hour

[andyy]

I lost my sump plug last year whilst driving
Car grounded on a bump and obviously caught the sump plug
Engine lost all its oil within 30 seconds - luckily no damage done
Underside of car was nicely coated in oil
Which was nice

[shpub]

FlipFlopGriff said:

Don't fit on my pre cat, depends upon exhaust positioning.

As my sump plug is the same size as the original, I assume that the problem is with getting an hex key into position. If so... I have a solution. I'll post the solution this afternoon.

Post as in put up here....

Edited by shpub on Thursday 18th June 09:08

[FlipFlopGriff]

shpub said:

FlipFlopGriff said:

Don't fit on my pre cat, depends upon exhaust positioning.

As my sump plug is the same size as the original, I assume that the problem is with getting an hex key into position. If so... I have a solution. I'll post the solution this afternoon.

Post as in put up here....

Edited by shpub on Thursday 18th June 09:08

Correct Steve, I can't get the hex key in. Not enough space.
FFG

[2Munkys]

Mine's a tight fit too but it aint without solution:

Remove the exhau . . . . . Oh, . . no!

Reduce the length of the shorter portion of an Allen-key by grinding.
Use the stubby hex section from an Allen-key socket and turn that with a spanner/ratchet ring.
Bond a short length of hex into the plug and spanner that.

[FlipFlopGriff]

2Munkys said:

Mine's a tight fit too but it aint without solution:

Remove the exhau . . . . . Oh, . . no!

Reduce the length of the shorter portion of an Allen-key by grinding.
Use the stubby hex section from an Allen-key socket and turn that with a spanner/ratchet ring.
Bond a short length of hex into the plug and spanner that.

Can't be ar5ed so put the standard plug back. Too much work for no benefit. Have enough trouble keeping them on the road. Haven't really touched the Taz's yet, never mind the Taimar.
FFG

[shpub]

This should solve the problem. It's an M6 studding connector. It slips into the hex hole in the plug and then lets you use an open or ring spanner.
You can trim it down if necessary.

I'll put one in the post for you.

[FlipFlopGriff]

shpub said:

This should solve the problem. It's an M6 studding connector. It slips into the hex hole in the plug and then lets you use an open or ring spanner.
You can trim it down if necessary.

I'll put one in the post for you.

Steve,
Cheers. Could just bring it to the Growl as its not far away now. You doing any offers this year?
FFG

[GreenV8S]

I suggest you get a hex bit (not a key) designed to fit a socket. Use a suitable size ring spanner instead of the socket, and Bob's your uncle. (Similar to the hex sleeve Steve suggested but likely to be a harder material so avoid damaging if the plug is tight).

[shpub]

GreenV8S said:

I suggest you get a hex bit (not a key) designed to fit a socket. Use a suitable size ring spanner instead of the socket, and Bob's your uncle. (Similar to the hex sleeve Steve suggested but likely to be a harder material so avoid damaging if the plug is tight).

Yep used that method in similar situations in the past. The studding connector is high tensile so quite tough.