Arierep
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Hi all,
My transfer box (300tdi) has stripped drain plug threads. I noticed that while tightening the plug on the last oil change. It got tight enough to seal and stay in place, but I'll have to change the oil soon and need a solution.
First of all, I'm assuming the original thread is a M12x1.5mm, is that right?
So, I'm thinking about two ways to solve the problem:
A) cut new threads and fit an oversize M13x1.5 plug.
Have I enough aluminum to do this? The M13 plug has no magnet, is this bad?
B) Fit an helicoil or similar.
I'm not familiar with this system, will it seal the fluid?
I'm leaning for A), simply because I'm more experienced with taping threads.
Any ideas?
Thanks in advance
My transfer box (300tdi) has stripped drain plug threads. I noticed that while tightening the plug on the last oil change. It got tight enough to seal and stay in place, but I'll have to change the oil soon and need a solution.
First of all, I'm assuming the original thread is a M12x1.5mm, is that right?
So, I'm thinking about two ways to solve the problem:
A) cut new threads and fit an oversize M13x1.5 plug.
Have I enough aluminum to do this? The M13 plug has no magnet, is this bad?
B) Fit an helicoil or similar.
I'm not familiar with this system, will it seal the fluid?
I'm leaning for A), simply because I'm more experienced with taping threads.
Any ideas?
Thanks in advance