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Old 10-04-2008, 02:28 PM
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Default Weld on -10 fitting inplace of sump plug

Question.....

The sump I've bought for my YB project needs the sump plug helicoiling (common fault I believe).

I had the idea of having a -10 fitting welded on in place of it for the breather oil return and to act as a drain for the sump??

Can anyone see any problems/issues with doing this??

It would also mean I could have a nice bling fitting blanking plug as a sump plug if I didnt end up using it as a breather return?!

Old 10-04-2008, 03:27 PM
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Sump plugs will be the least of your worries on a Renault mate lol
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it would foul on the gearbox on a T5 as the fitting would be quite long IMO
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Helicoil it, then weld a fitting into the side of the sump for the catch tank return.
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