gfiandy Posted October 23, 2011 Share Posted October 23, 2011 Hi Does anyone know where you can buy a square socket or tool that fits the sump plug in a mk3 spitfire. It looks like it is 10 mm but I guess it may be imperial.It is stuck solid and I can't shift it with a spanner.Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molsmagic Posted October 23, 2011 Share Posted October 23, 2011 Hi Had exactly the same problem with my mk2. What makes it worse is that the sump plug as standard is a forging and therefore has tapered sides.I only resolved my situation by welding a standard nut to the stub that was left.the welding was pretty crap i think the heat actually did more good but it did come undone fairly easilyI then made proper plug with a proper hex, no problems since! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greenbonnie Posted October 23, 2011 Share Posted October 23, 2011 hi the 1/2 inch drive on a socket extension fits this. i use one on my car with a 11mm spanner on the other end. pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nilfisken Posted October 23, 2011 Share Posted October 23, 2011 Maybe something like this? http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_productId_172419_langId_-1_categoryId_255216Also several similar tools on ebay, http://www.mackay.co.uk/ is also a good source for odd tools in Cambridge :)Never tried using such a tool for the sump plug, but could be worth a shot? I got mine of using the ring end of a combination spanner, now it is replaced by a brass fitting that also houses the sump temperature sensor.Cheers,Oskar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gfiandy Posted October 23, 2011 Author Share Posted October 23, 2011 I guess mine must be smaller than the one in you car as I tried a 1/2 inch extension and it is far to slack. I have found a 10mm drain plug tool from Laser for £4 on line so I will try that.I don't have any welding equipment so can't try welding a nut on but I have a gas soldering iron that doubles as a small blow torch so I could try heating it up with that. Would this be worth while, is there any risk from the flame (as I notice the fuel pump is just above it).Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molsmagic Posted October 23, 2011 Share Posted October 23, 2011 A flame may be a bit tense but so long as your careful will help. I was equally concerned with the possibility of setting something alight with the rather crude welder I have Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1967 MkIII Posted October 23, 2011 Share Posted October 23, 2011 i just removed mine with the 11 I think. try hitting the spanner with a hammer or another big spanner (in the right direction), could dislodge the seized joint. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
npanne Posted October 23, 2011 Share Posted October 23, 2011 2674 wrote:I guess mine must be smaller than the one in you car as I tried a 1/2 inch extension and it is far to slack. I have found a 10mm drain plug tool from Laser for £4 on line so I will try that.I don't have any welding equipment so can't try welding a nut on but I have a gas soldering iron that doubles as a small blow torch so I could try heating it up with that. Would this be worth while, is there any risk from the flame (as I notice the fuel pump is just above it).AndyWhen mine rounded off I filed it to take a 3/8 square, then hammered on a hex bolt socket, then used the corresponding sized socket to remove it (if that makes sense). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkB Posted October 23, 2011 Share Posted October 23, 2011 There was a ebayer selling spanners he had made specifically for the triumph sump plug. I bought one for a few pounds several months ago and it fits perfectly. It's made of stainless steel, so not the hardest material, but worked a treat. Just checked and they are not currently listed so he may have stopped producing them or sold out. If anybody is interested I should be able to find a contact through my ebay purchases.Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieB Posted October 24, 2011 Share Posted October 24, 2011 Moss Europe sell one, about £10 I think! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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