Easiest way to fix leaking sump plug

George Bear · Oct 9th, 2006, 12:51

Hi, my sump plug leaks and I don't want to tighten it more, as I fear I will break the thread. I have replaced the sump plug and I have put in a new copper washer. It still leaks!
Should I change to a better type washer? Any ideas?
George Bear

DickyB V70R · Oct 9th, 2006, 13:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by George Bear

Hi, my sump plug leaks and I don't want to tighten it more, as I fear I will break the thread. I have replaced the sump plug and I have put in a new copper washer. It still leaks!
Should I change to a better type washer? Any ideas?
George Bear

Only an idea George, What about some P.T.F.E tape that plumbers use.
You just wrap it around the thread on the sump plug about 6-8 times, and pop it back in the sump.....Might work? DB

Oct 9th, 2006, 13:24

alternativly smear the threads/mating faces with hylomar that should sort, it however have you had a good look at the mating faces if there ok and with a new washer it should not leak however do not overtighten the plug 25lbs /ft is the max

the great one · Oct 9th, 2006, 18:21

put 2 washers on will stop it leaking or go to renault and get one of there sump bung seals

Mark480 · Oct 10th, 2006, 13:16

You need the Volvo sump plug washer, I think they are 50p. They are copper and have a rubber seal that seals it. They can only be used once though! Can be bought from Volvo or gsfcarparts.com

Mark

CTCNetwork · Oct 12th, 2006, 19:20

Hi,

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mark480

You need the Volvo sump plug washer, I think they are 50p. They are copper and have a rubber seal that seals it. They can only be used once though! Can be bought from Volvo or gsfcarparts.com

Mark

What rubber seal??
Dealers sometimes include the washer with the filter when you buy a filter (they charge for the washer mind!).
None of the washers I have been given, or have removed from the sump, have had a rubber seal.

Des. . .

alsner · Oct 12th, 2006, 19:23

I didn't get a rubber washer when I bought the copper washer wasn't even given it as an option.... But mine doesn't leak so I'm cool

Maybe its a French thing??

ALi

Oct 13th, 2006, 00:07

PTFE sounds good but the only problem is you need to be careful bits don't come off and get into the sump. Should only need to wrap it round once or twice, that's all plumbers do on things like rad valves

Try cleaning up the mating face of the sump.

Chow is currently "unavailable" on this forum until next wednesday (or will it be forever?... time will tell....) but I'm sure he wouldn't mind me correcting him, as I think he means 25Nm of torque rather than 25 lb/ft.

Pete

George Bear · Oct 14th, 2006, 13:48

I visited my Volvo spare parts shop and got a couple of "real" Volvo sump plug washers.
They are of a soft copper wrapped around a rubber seal. They cost me Aus$2.00 ea.
I fitted one, and it fixed the problem straight away.
Thanks for the tip.
George Bear

Mark480 · Oct 15th, 2006, 11:21

No problem GeorgeBear!

Nothing more frustrating than a leaking sump! Hope you didn't lose too much oil fitting it (probably all down your hand and arm!)

Mark.

Oct 9th, 2006, 12:51	#1
George Bear New Member Last Online: May 2nd, 2009 06:34 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Sydney	Easiest way to fix leaking sump plug Hi, my sump plug leaks and I don't want to tighten it more, as I fear I will break the thread. I have replaced the sump plug and I have put in a new copper washer. It still leaks! Should I change to a better type washer? Any ideas? George Bear

Oct 9th, 2006, 13:24	#3
chow Guest Location:	alternativly smear the threads/mating faces with hylomar that should sort, it however have you had a good look at the mating faces if there ok and with a new washer it should not leak however do not overtighten the plug 25lbs /ft is the max Last edited by chow; Oct 9th, 2006 at 13:27.

Oct 9th, 2006, 18:21	#4
the great one Senior Member Last Online: Jul 5th, 2009 19:50 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: south	put 2 washers on will stop it leaking or go to renault and get one of there sump bung seals __________________ skyline r32 gtr vspec 550bhp 500lbs torque and a volvo v40 2.0 cd auto

Oct 12th, 2006, 19:23	#7
alsner In Volvo limbo Last Online: Aug 4th, 2013 03:26 Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: At home View Photos By: alsner	I didn't get a rubber washer when I bought the copper washer wasn't even given it as an option.... But mine doesn't leak so I'm cool Maybe its a French thing?? ALi __________________ Volvo History 1990 745 GLE (10 months) 1989 745 Turbo (16 months) I will return to the fold when the time is right. *It's Just a Ride* Bill Hicks Last edited by alsner; Oct 12th, 2006 at 19:25. Reason: Maybe its a French thing??

Oct 14th, 2006, 13:48	#9
George Bear New Member Last Online: May 2nd, 2009 06:34 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Sydney	All fixed, Thanks! I visited my Volvo spare parts shop and got a couple of "real" Volvo sump plug washers. They are of a soft copper wrapped around a rubber seal. They cost me Aus$2.00 ea. I fitted one, and it fixed the problem straight away. Thanks for the tip. George Bear

Oct 10th, 2006, 13:16	#5
Mark480 Loser Last Online: Jan 23rd, 2010 00:59 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Aberdeen	You need the Volvo sump plug washer, I think they are 50p. They are copper and have a rubber seal that seals it. They can only be used once though! Can be bought from Volvo or gsfcarparts.com Mark

Oct 13th, 2006, 00:07	#8
peteS40 Guest Location:	PTFE sounds good but the only problem is you need to be careful bits don't come off and get into the sump. Should only need to wrap it round once or twice, that's all plumbers do on things like rad valves Try cleaning up the mating face of the sump. Chow is currently "unavailable" on this forum until next wednesday (or will it be forever?... time will tell....) but I'm sure he wouldn't mind me correcting him, as I think he means 25Nm of torque rather than 25 lb/ft. Pete

Oct 15th, 2006, 11:21	#10
Mark480 Loser Last Online: Jan 23rd, 2010 00:59 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Aberdeen	No problem GeorgeBear! Nothing more frustrating than a leaking sump! Hope you didn't lose too much oil fitting it (probably all down your hand and arm!) Mark.

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