Renton Member 151 Member For: 6y 10m 4d Gender: Male Location: Perth Posted 27/08/18 11:29 PM Share Posted 27/08/18 11:29 PM I'm not familiar with the thread repair stuff. Is it like a quickmetal putty or epoxy? If so you'd still have to be careful not to get any in the sump. Yes you could use some sort of rtv silicone as a temp fix. Make sure you clean all oil off flanges and the bolt with brake cleaner or metho. Put a bit on the face of the flange and about 5 to 10mm of the bolt shaft/thread near the head of bolt, and I'd let it set for 24 hrs before driving. As I said I think it will be a temp fix so it may still drip but at least you'll slow it down. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joffa1 Member 143 Member For: 7y 6m 29d Posted 28/08/18 05:55 AM Author Share Posted 28/08/18 05:55 AM Definitely a temp fix but will at least let me drive a few clicks to get all the parts I need. Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joffa1 Member 143 Member For: 7y 6m 29d Posted 29/08/18 11:00 PM Author Share Posted 29/08/18 11:00 PM Temp fix helped but didn’t stop the flow. Just grabbing a new oil return line from Ford now. Will I I be able to remove and install new one up at the turbo end easily enough? How is access? I’m assuming it’s not a turbo out job... any other tips... I assume new gaskets too? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k31th less WHY; more WOT Site Developer 29,221 Member For: 16y 10m Gender: Male Location: Melbourne Posted 29/08/18 11:14 PM Share Posted 29/08/18 11:14 PM Yeah, it's do-able from underneath, but it's tricky to get a socket in the turbo end to tighten it. Definitely get new gaskets. Otherwise, just torque to a fairly soft specification. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joffa1 Member 143 Member For: 7y 6m 29d Posted 30/08/18 01:39 AM Author Share Posted 30/08/18 01:39 AM So Knox Ford have just told me they don’t make the part anymore... saying it’s obsolete. Seems odd 2012 model. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puffwagon Puff Gold Donating Members 16,119 Member For: 10y 11d Gender: Male Location: South Australia Posted 30/08/18 01:45 AM Share Posted 30/08/18 01:45 AM This might help. https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com.au%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F182741660572 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joffa1 Member 143 Member For: 7y 6m 29d Posted 30/08/18 02:10 AM Author Share Posted 30/08/18 02:10 AM Have seen this. Think it’s my only option now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puffwagon Puff Gold Donating Members 16,119 Member For: 10y 11d Gender: Male Location: South Australia Posted 30/08/18 02:15 AM Share Posted 30/08/18 02:15 AM Ha I just scrolled to the start of the thread and saw you already linked it. Oh well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joffa1 Member 143 Member For: 7y 6m 29d Posted 30/08/18 02:20 AM Author Share Posted 30/08/18 02:20 AM All good mate thanks for the help Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4321 Bronze Donating Members 257 Member For: 10y 10m 14d Posted 30/08/18 07:21 AM Share Posted 30/08/18 07:21 AM The threads into the sump are blind, so you only have to block the return hole. With your fresh oil just drain it into a clean container & put it back in when your finished. The helicoil can be bought as a kit with the right drill bit. You can even buy a right angle adaptor for your drill if it's to long to fit in. Measure the depth of the hole & transfer this measurement to your drill bit with some masking tape- do not drill through! plan B is ring a mobile thread repair bloke & get out of his way! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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