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[LESTA MINI]

hi guys, maybe a silly question but what size is the slump plug, ive tried an adjustable spanner and the bugger isnt coming undone. any help cheers dan

[Cooperman]

15/16" AF
Use a socket, not an adjustable spanner.

Edited by Cooperman, 01 October 2009 - 07:01 PM.

[LESTA MINI]

cheers by my calculations thats a 23mm?

[Pooky]

cheers by my calculations thats a 23mm?

Nope it's a 15/16"

Don't use metric sockets on imperial bolts.

[Cooperman]

cheers by my calculations thats a 23mm?

Nope it's a 15/16"

Don't use metric sockets on imperial bolts.

Absolutely right, especially with the smaller sizes.
To work on any Mini you do need an AF socket and spanner set.

[haz]

if you're really stuck and cant avoid it, use a bit of shim with the 23mm to fill the gap

[GraemeC]

You'd probably have a harder job finding a 23mm than you would finding the proper Imperial size anyway!

The original sump plugs were 15/16" but many of the replacements, whether bodge job taper ones or better 'extended' ones are a different size. Find someone with a 1/2" drive socket set you could borrow and work through the Imperial sockets in there until you find one that is a good fit.

[bmcecosse]

Make SURE you are turning it the right way - it's easily stripped - and that's a major repair to do it properly.

[LESTA MINI]

Turn it anti clock wise to undo? Just like any other bolt

[Cooperman]

Yes, but do get the correct socket.

[bmcecosse]

Yes -anti-clock - but it's amazing how some folks get confused when they are looking at it upside down etc! And when doing it back up - not too tight!

Edited by bmcecosse, 02 October 2009 - 01:41 PM.

[maccers]

Mines a perfect 24mm fit - later Metro engines mind. I once stripped the thread on a sump by following the haynes book. I now do up by hand and check for oil leaks. So easy to mess it up.

[L400RAS]

cheers by my calculations thats a 23mm?

23 wont fit:

15/16" x 25.4 = 23.8mm, ie 24 is the closest metric, however as stated, get a 15/16" imperial.
Ryan.