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Nobbylad 20-02-11 11:45 AM

Spark plug as sump plug?
 
Went to the local bike shop today to get a new sump plug, but they don't have any. Once of the lads suggested using an old spark plug as a temporary fix. It's exactly the same thread and local Halfords don't have any suitable replacement sump plugs either.

Is it advisable to use the spark plug, if not, why not?

Cheers

punyXpress 20-02-11 11:47 AM

Re: Spark plug as sump plug
 
'cos it'll light the oil vapours in the crankcase with a helluva BANG ! ?

Nobbylad 20-02-11 11:54 AM

Re: Spark plug as sump plug
 
Lol!

Bluefish 20-02-11 12:06 PM

Re: Spark plug as sump plug
 
what's up with the old one, will it not suffice for a few days till you can get a new one?, but if not, if it's the same thread it would do as a very temp repair imo needs must. No cancel that it's a fecking stupid idea, somebody must have one.

Nobbylad 20-02-11 12:11 PM

Re: Spark plug as sump plug
 
The 'old' one.....

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a1...d/IMAG0419.jpg

Specialone 20-02-11 12:53 PM

Re: Spark plug as sump plug
 
As long as it's the correct thread and seals ok I can't see why not, look a bit strange though :)

jambo 20-02-11 02:20 PM

Re: Spark plug as sump plug
 
Having a 2" lug sticking out of the lowest point of your sump is something I'd be wary of. If you hit a bump and this catches it will tear / snap that part of the sump.

Just a thought.

Jambo

punyXpress 20-02-11 03:00 PM

Re: Spark plug as sump plug
 
Use that old one - fit it with an Easi-in, but dont tell the purists. ;)

Nobbylad 20-02-11 03:01 PM

Re: Spark plug as sump plug
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by jambo (Post 2486646)
Having a 2" lug sticking out of the lowest point of your sump is something I'd be wary of. If you hit a bump and this catches it will tear / snap that part of the sump.

Just a thought.

Jambo

Was gonna hack saw the end off flush with the nut

svdemon 20-02-11 03:03 PM

Re: Spark plug as sump plug
 
Go for it no reason why not to if it seals properly.


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