sump bung

zippy656 · 18-01-2014, 20:38

Ok, cant find my tub of sump plug washers

So what size should i get?

solarman216 · 18-01-2014, 21:18

why do you want to change it? Rick

rustic · 18-01-2014, 22:06

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Originally Posted by solarman216

why do you want to change it? Rick

Well, I use a little calortite on the threads, and I still use the original washer, never ever leaked a drop.

Calortite is similar to the old fashioned red hematite, non setting sealing compound, that can be cleaned off with meths.
I use it on my gearbox and axle drain and fill plugs as well and it seals the threads that stops leaks, but also stops water getting in, which often causes them to seize solid, due to dissimilar metals.

They always come undone with minimal effort too.

Rustic

solarman216 · 18-01-2014, 22:33

never changed a washer yet unless some idiot has severely overtightened the plug to the point of deformed washer, if I think it needs it I will anneal it before refitting, that is all, Rick

kitchenman · 18-01-2014, 22:38

I always wrap PTFE thread seal tape around the threads to seal them, finish up with a couple of turns at the washer
Make sure you wrap it clockwise looking down otherwise it will unwrap as you screw it in.
It makes them easier to get out, and a lot easier to get out of the threads than Hermatite

solarman216 · 18-01-2014, 22:44

never found the need to improve on the manufacturers design, never had any leaks from bungs taper or washer'd, Rick

18-01-2014, 20:38	#1
zippy656 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Devizes Wiltshire Vehicle: Nissan Note Ntec 1.5 Posts: 14,138	sump bung Ok, cant find my tub of sump plug washers So what size should i get?

18-01-2014, 21:18	#2
solarman216 Off road maniac Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bexhill on Sea Vehicle: Y60 Patrol Me, 3 ltr Mrs Posts: 17,430	why do you want to change it? Rick __________________ Ex banger racer now off road maniac Lokka on the front with manual hubs Diff lock on rear 3 inch SS straight through exhaust Manly winch bumper with 13000 lb winch 10 spike ground anchor, with multiple straps and blocks Super strong body cills capped with scaffold pole 20% stronger springs all round aggressive off road tyres on wheels so just swap. Aim to get stuck and be completely self sufficient in extraction, love getting muddy, 2ft deep is good but rare.

18-01-2014, 22:33	#4
solarman216 Off road maniac Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bexhill on Sea Vehicle: Y60 Patrol Me, 3 ltr Mrs Posts: 17,430	never changed a washer yet unless some idiot has severely overtightened the plug to the point of deformed washer, if I think it needs it I will anneal it before refitting, that is all, Rick __________________ Ex banger racer now off road maniac Lokka on the front with manual hubs Diff lock on rear 3 inch SS straight through exhaust Manly winch bumper with 13000 lb winch 10 spike ground anchor, with multiple straps and blocks Super strong body cills capped with scaffold pole 20% stronger springs all round aggressive off road tyres on wheels so just swap. Aim to get stuck and be completely self sufficient in extraction, love getting muddy, 2ft deep is good but rare.

18-01-2014, 22:44	#6
solarman216 Off road maniac Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bexhill on Sea Vehicle: Y60 Patrol Me, 3 ltr Mrs Posts: 17,430	never found the need to improve on the manufacturers design, never had any leaks from bungs taper or washer'd, Rick __________________ Ex banger racer now off road maniac Lokka on the front with manual hubs Diff lock on rear 3 inch SS straight through exhaust Manly winch bumper with 13000 lb winch 10 spike ground anchor, with multiple straps and blocks Super strong body cills capped with scaffold pole 20% stronger springs all round aggressive off road tyres on wheels so just swap. Aim to get stuck and be completely self sufficient in extraction, love getting muddy, 2ft deep is good but rare.

18-01-2014, 22:38	#5
kitchenman Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Essex Wescliff Vehicle: maverick 1994 2.7 TD Posts: 1,278	I always wrap PTFE thread seal tape around the threads to seal them, finish up with a couple of turns at the washer Make sure you wrap it clockwise looking down otherwise it will unwrap as you screw it in. It makes them easier to get out, and a lot easier to get out of the threads than Hermatite