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MG TD TF 1500 - There is always something

The rats have been at my gearbox drain plug, It was in such a mess even Multi grips would not shift it or even grip it solidly so I got dinkum and got out the Mechanics best friend a dirty big chisel and gave it a few clouts, that soon moved it, all this time thinking of having to order a new one, should only cost a few bob I thought to myself, well when I seen that they cost around $26.00 AUD then another $12.00 to post it and at least a 10 day wait from the UK to Aus,I needed a beer to work out what I can do to remedy this.
G Mills

George

Have you tried Heritage MG Parts in Sydney

www.mgspareparts.com.au/

Ian
TF4056
Ian Fry

G,
Have you thought of using an expandable rubber plug from your local hardware store???

SPW
STEVE WINCZE

I read your post that the plug has given it's all and has been retired, but the threads in the case are good...if so, have you checked the thread form..it maybe a common thread for which you can find a plug at your local supply house. Regards, Tom
tm peterson

I went with the chisel mark on my drain plug for years before I restored the car. Nobody will see it, and it will be easier to get off again.

The other option is to braze the chisel chip and regrind it. That might work too.
Chris Couper

Grind it to the next smaller size? At least until you get a replacement.
Bruce Cunha

Thanks Fella's


Regards


george
G Mills


George.


Wow.....!

Oz has such robust rats, they graze on metal, and
then swill it down with oil...!

That's amazing....!

Best of luck to you, since the T Series are well
known as bigge oil drippers.


DrRx. TD 823
drcrougeux

George

DON'T try MG Heritage - $A55 plus freight - USED.

Ian
TF4056
Ian Fry

George, Naturally I don't know your skills, but there is a way of restoring that plug. I did this once on an old antique American car that no parts were available for. I took the brass plug and removed just the nut area from the top without damaging the seal area where the washer goes. Then I took a brass bolt with a head of the appropriate size and cut the head off. I then drilled a large hole through the center of the bolt head, this was for a brazing area. I placed the head on top of the plug and brazed it through the hole. When done, I filled the hole with brass, ground the surface smooth and no one knew the difference. Without an illustration, I hope you can understand what I'm trying to say. I don't explain things too well at times. PJ
Paul S Jennings

Thanks Ian, won't be going there that's for sure a fair price is one thing being ripped is another.
Paul, I never thought of that, I have all the stuff to do that and will get into it today thanks a lot.

Regards

George
G Mills

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