Sump Plug

[Shane P]

I cant get mine to seal.

I have replaced the washer several times and done it up at various tighteness. The threads seem ok as i have no problem tightening/untightening the plug.

Is there anything i can use to seal it up? Would threadlock/silicone sealant/araldite work?

Is there a torque setting for the sump plug?

The sump plug washer that has a rubber insert, which way does it fit on the car?

How can i stop it from leaking?

[James5]

I cant get mine to seal.

I have replaced the washer several times and done it up at various tighteness. The threads seem ok as i have no problem tightening/untightening the plug.

Is there anything i can use to seal it up? Would threadlock/silicone sealant/araldite work?

Is there a torque setting for the sump plug?

The sump plug washer that has a rubber insert, which way does it fit on the car?

How can i stop it from leaking?


You don't want to use the washer with the crappy rubber insert you want to use a copper washer. Sump plug is normally case of doing it hand toght if it leaks a bit tighten it a tad more.

[Shane P]

You don't want to use the washer with the crappy rubber insert you want to use a copper washer. Sump plug is normally case of doing it hand toght if it leaks a bit tighten it a tad more.

I assume you mean a solid copper washer, as the ones i have with the insert are also made of copper?

[James5]

I assume you mean a solid copper washer, as the ones i have with the insert are also made of copper?

With all the sump plugs I have had a copper washer that when tightened it squishes down

[Adam 005]

you need a compression type sump washer.you can get them from halfords:)and most motor factors or even your local renault dealer:)
http://www.directcarparts.co.uk/product/1531/pwn518/renault-cliomegane-sump-plug--washer.html

the link gives you size of washer needed:)

[Shane P]

you need a compression type sump washer.you can get them from halfords:)and most motor factors or even your local renault dealer:)
http://www.directcarparts.co.uk/product/1531/pwn518/renault-cliomegane-sump-plug--washer.html

the link gives you size of washer needed:)

As far as i can make out that is what i have my good friend, except the ones that i have got have a slit running along the other side with what looks like a rubber insert?

[Adam 005]

:)
As far as i can make out that is what i have my good friend, except the ones that i have got have a slit running along the other side with what looks like a rubber insert?

well then what you have is wrong mate.Get the correct washer and go from there.if it still leaks after that you know you can rule out washer:agree:

http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/SearchCmd?srch=sump&action=search&storeId=10001&catalogId=10151&langId=-1&x=23&y=17

i have checked your local halfords store and they have them in stock.you can even get a bung and washer kit(bung has a magnet on it:))

[Shane P]

:)

well then what you have is wrong mate.Get the correct washer and go from there.if it still leaks after that you know you can rule out washer:agree:

http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/SearchCmd?srch=sump&action=search&storeId=10001&catalogId=10151&langId=-1&x=23&y=17

i have checked your local halfords store and they have them in stock.you can even get a bung and washer kit(bung has a magnet on it:))

:agree: :smokin:

[5 turbo]

Believe it looks like this
http://i1213.photobucket.com/albums/cc466/sperminator4/100_3677.jpg

What i got from renault for my Gtt:agree:

[J$£5GTT]

i always put a smear of sealant around my bung.....:D
an just nip it up,hey presto no more leaks..:p