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Darrenmcd1

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« on: April 30, 2014, 04:50:29 PM »
Guys, does anyone know the thread type and size on Wrangler TJ sump plug.

Had a proper Basil Fawlty moment today when giving it a service. Had just changed spark plugs etc and was onto changing the oil. As it was draining, the postman arrived and as usual my Doberman went loopy. He barked, I sh** myself and the plug went flying   :imwitstupid:

As I don't have the time to wait the 3 days for my local Jeep franchise to order one in, I need a temporary replacement. Hopefully get a bolt and washer from the likes of B&Q if it's even possible!
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Re: Help!
« Reply #1 on: April 30, 2014, 05:07:23 PM »
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Re: Help!
« Reply #2 on: April 30, 2014, 05:09:20 PM »
On a more useful note, I found on another forum that it's 1/2-20, which apparently means 1/2" round with 20 threads per inch.  8-)
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Darrenmcd1

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Re: Help!
« Reply #3 on: April 30, 2014, 05:11:04 PM »
Lol might come to that!  Seems to be 12mm diameter. But it's defo not M type thread
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Darrenmcd1

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Re: Help!
« Reply #4 on: April 30, 2014, 05:12:01 PM »
Ok, 1/2" confirms the 12mm theory. Ta
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Re: Help!
« Reply #5 on: April 30, 2014, 05:34:50 PM »
Have you checked the container that the used oil was draining into? I'd be willing to bet that most of us have dropped the sump plug in there before.
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Darrenmcd1

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Re: Help!
« Reply #6 on: April 30, 2014, 05:37:59 PM »
Yeah, tried that and no joy
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« Reply #7 on: April 30, 2014, 05:46:33 PM »
I know this will sound stupid, but having experienced this problem once before (not with a sump plug)...a magnet on a string, trawling around in the long grass and leaves worked for me....after a very helpful Birty sent me another wheel nut set!!
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Re: Help!
« Reply #8 on: April 30, 2014, 06:26:17 PM »
Not sure this helps but 1/2" -20 is UNf I believe and this is the same as the wheel studs on most jeeps so if you have a spare you could use one of those, maybe with some kind of washer / silicone to help leak seal it as a very temporary measure.
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Darrenmcd1

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Re: Help!
« Reply #9 on: April 30, 2014, 06:44:40 PM »
Not stupid at all, just found the bugger in the wheelie bin  :banghead:

Yeah James you are correct. I may be wrong, but I think that actually does convert to an M thread with a fine pitch. M12x1.25 ish
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Re: Help!
« Reply #10 on: April 30, 2014, 07:05:35 PM »
So, am I correct in assuming in the crisis is averted?
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Re: Help!
« Reply #11 on: April 30, 2014, 07:27:30 PM »
Affirmative......
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Re: Help!
« Reply #12 on: April 30, 2014, 07:51:10 PM »
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« Reply #13 on: April 30, 2014, 10:56:53 PM »
Haha, crisis averted. Until I blunder my way into the next one  :97:
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