au sump plug dramas

[HARMFUL 81]

Late on saturday evening i had a go at replacing the oil in my au 6 cyl.
5min job i thought. I pulled the sump plug out, and not knowing it at the time - the rewind as well. When reinstalling the plug, it threaded the alloy sump, between the sump and rewind surface. any ideas how to fix. At the moment we have fabricated a hard plastic sleave that does the job for the moment, but i havent allowed the car to get overly warm just in case the plastic softens and pops out again.

I have rang ford and several auto shops and they dont have an oversized plug listed for this engine.

[V8falcons]

Originally Posted by HARMFUL 81

Late on saturday evening i had a go at replacing the oil in my au 6 cyl.
5min job i thought. I pulled the sump plug out, and not knowing it at the time - the rewind as well. When reinstalling the plug, it threaded the alloy sump, between the sump and rewind surface. any ideas how to fix. At the moment we have fabricated a hard plastic sleave that does the job for the moment, but i havent allowed the car to get overly warm just in case the plastic softens and pops out again.

I have rang ford and several auto shops and they dont have an oversized plug listed for this engine.

A helicoil kit should get you out of trouble here.try a bearing suppliers, or industrial tool stores.

[Mont5.0]

^^exactly what i was going to say and a new brass washer for under the plug.

[The Monty]

Spark plug wont go in as a temporary measure?

[SirHenry]

Originally Posted by The Monty

Spark plug wont go in as a temporary measure?

Sounds weird I know but I do remember seeing a post and picture of it.

[RG]

They don't have an OS plug for an AU 6...bs. I got an OS plug in my 8 easily. Anyone with a half a clue will be able to do it for you.

[HARMFUL 81]

Thanks for your help guys. It is now fixed. Ended up retapping it and using a recoil. Along with a new standard sump bolt and its come up a treat. Isnt it nice when things just work.