oil drian plug replaced with pipe bolt!
07-15-2011, 05:48 PM
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oil drian plug replaced with pipe bolt!
I am changing the oil on the 80 euro and took a closer look and found PO had welded a female tap on it probably due to cracking the pan.
I was looking to attach a socket and observed all the head was rounded and was made of brass.
The interesting part is it just unscrewed with my fingers.
Looking at some options:
Replace bolt with Rtv
Replace with Npt thread bolt to add washer if I can find one.
Pray.
My concern is with different materials is brass and aluminum will it loosen up over time. This car has 35-miles since the last oil change and the oil is way to thin, I was adding mobile-1 15-50 to bring up the pressure from 1-Bar when really hot!
Suggestions?
I was looking to attach a socket and observed all the head was rounded and was made of brass.
The interesting part is it just unscrewed with my fingers.
Looking at some options:
Replace bolt with Rtv
Replace with Npt thread bolt to add washer if I can find one.
Pray.
My concern is with different materials is brass and aluminum will it loosen up over time. This car has 35-miles since the last oil change and the oil is way to thin, I was adding mobile-1 15-50 to bring up the pressure from 1-Bar when really hot!
Suggestions?
07-15-2011, 07:49 PM
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Wow is right, I am restoring this car for an acquaintance he bought it after 10-years sitting and less then 50-miles since it started running again. I can see the thread driving along lost all oil pressure, I just replaced the Dash Mylar good thing at least the lamps will come on!
I think the best approach is Black Rtv the bolt or plug does bottom out so it can be tightened. And no I am not going to replace the pan!! You should see the other stuff I found so called repaired by P.O. funny it only has 36K on it interior is like new.
I think the best approach is Black Rtv the bolt or plug does bottom out so it can be tightened. And no I am not going to replace the pan!! You should see the other stuff I found so called repaired by P.O. funny it only has 36K on it interior is like new.
07-15-2011, 07:55 PM
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NPT (National Pipe Thread) is tapered.
It would not be practical to install a bolt-type plug, as it would be virtually impossible to get the threads tight at exactly the same time that the flat sealing surfaces mated.
You can buy a new brass plug at a hardware store, home center or plumbing supply.
It would not be practical to install a bolt-type plug, as it would be virtually impossible to get the threads tight at exactly the same time that the flat sealing surfaces mated.
You can buy a new brass plug at a hardware store, home center or plumbing supply.
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07-15-2011, 08:47 PM
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Wow is right, I am restoring this car for an acquaintance he bought it after 10-years sitting and less then 50-miles since it started running again. I can see the thread driving along lost all oil pressure, I just replaced the Dash Mylar good thing at least the lamps will come on!
I think the best approach is Black Rtv the bolt or plug does bottom out so it can be tightened. And no I am not going to replace the pan!! You should see the other stuff I found so called repaired by P.O. funny it only has 36K on it interior is like new.
I think the best approach is Black Rtv the bolt or plug does bottom out so it can be tightened. And no I am not going to replace the pan!! You should see the other stuff I found so called repaired by P.O. funny it only has 36K on it interior is like new.
07-15-2011, 08:55 PM
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Well Restore means reliable and daily drivable in my book!
You may have another definition but if everything works I mean everything what would you call it?
A full restore in some circles means like new or better, and who would do that to a 80 Euro non S?
So I guess as a purest you may cringe at the thought of not replacing the pan, it's not my car and not my wallet!
You may have another definition but if everything works I mean everything what would you call it?
A full restore in some circles means like new or better, and who would do that to a 80 Euro non S?
So I guess as a purest you may cringe at the thought of not replacing the pan, it's not my car and not my wallet!
07-15-2011, 09:31 PM
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Well Restore means reliable and daily drivable in my book!
You may have another definition but if everything works I mean everything what would you call it?
A full restore in some circles means like new or better, and who would do that to a 80 Euro non S?
So I guess as a purest you may cringe at the thought of not replacing the pan, it's not my car and not my wallet!
You may have another definition but if everything works I mean everything what would you call it?
A full restore in some circles means like new or better, and who would do that to a 80 Euro non S?
So I guess as a purest you may cringe at the thought of not replacing the pan, it's not my car and not my wallet!
Vehicle restoration, the process of returning a vehicle to a like-new state.
That is far from that.