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Post by spencerd on Sept 14, 2013 8:57:54 GMT 1
And i'm not referring to me here either!!!
What thread is in the casing where the dipstick fits?
I've wrecked two dipsticks now due to a dodgy casing thread & should probably run a tap down it!
I'm currently using a rubber grommet!
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Post by nikfubar on Sept 14, 2013 9:31:47 GMT 1
Not sure if you will find a tap the right size, it's about M20x3mm.  |
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Post by JonW on Sept 14, 2013 13:51:03 GMT 1
Agreed, crappy thread for sure. I expect someone messed with the thread previously and thats the problem...
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Post by ulsta on Sept 14, 2013 15:11:11 GMT 1
Rather than buying a tap that size, get a bolt and grind or file a couple of flutes in it. It's only for chasing the thread, not cutting a new one.
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Post by butchers on Sept 14, 2013 21:04:36 GMT 1
Rather than buying a tap that size, get a bolt and grind or file a couple of flutes in it. It's only for chasing the thread, not cutting a new one. done that a few times  |
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Post by winnerevo1 on Sept 14, 2013 21:56:07 GMT 1
It's a standard M20 (2.5 pitch) Metric coarse thread. I've ran a tap down a couple of those after blasting/powder coating.
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Post by spencerd on Sept 21, 2013 9:32:56 GMT 1
Thanks chaps, like the idea of fluting an M20 bolt to 'clear the thread out'!!
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