Sump Plate Threaded!

[GreyPrimer72]

Hello,

I am just after a bit of advice on my threaded sump plate, the part that is attached to the engine. I have seen that you can buy 8mm to 6mm stepped studs, then tap an 8mm thread in the threaded hole, but i cannot find this stepped stud anywhere. I have called my local engineering places and they don’t have any, and i can’t find them on any of the online parts retailers.

Does anybody know if this is the best way to go about fixing the problem and do you know where i can get my stepped stud?

Thanks again.
Graham

PS: here is the link to a simmilar discussion on JK http://www.justkampers.com/forum2/viewtopic.php?f=15&t=158637

 

[greggholmes]

http://www.fab-worx.com/stud-stepdown-type-p-167.html

http://vicsvw.tripod.com/Case&Cyl.Parts.htm #25

http://www.wolfgangint.com/Parts/Studs/Type+2/

 

[GreyPrimer72]

Thanks for the reply - do you know if they are available in the UK? - I know they can ship to me, but really need to use my van before their shipping times.

Would it be best to go to a local engineers and ask them to machine me one?

Thanks agian.
Graham

 

[dave]

You could try a local engineering co, what about a helicoil?????????????

 

[GreyPrimer72]

Thanks - just been looking in to it and ordered a helicoil kit - back on the road for the weekend?