Sump bolts - How do you install the "awkward" ones?

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Sump bolts - How do you install the "awkward" ones?

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At the weekend I put the big ends back together and fitted the sump. Not sure I find silicone a better solution compared to cork.
Anyone got advice on how to fit the 2 x awkward sump bolts that 'angle' into the bellhousing? I tried to install one of them twice but it fell off the hex key and disappeared until I dropped the sump.
Have subsequently started the car an yes there is a minor oil leak from that area...8u99er
I did wonder about finding a bit of hose to stretch over the bolt head to get the thread started but haven't found anything in my spares drawer yet.
Thanks in advance.
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Re: Sump bolts - How do you install the "awkward" ones?

Post by robblowen »

What about abit of grease/hylomar/vaseline on the hexbit to hold the bolt on until it starts?

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Re: Sump bolts - How do you install the "awkward" ones?

Post by Beaker2135 »

A bit of BluTac sometimes works or I’ve stuck a magnet onto the extension/key
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Re: Sump bolts - How do you install the "awkward" ones?

Post by Scoobysrt »

A piece of paper over the head then push the wrench into the hole can take the slack up and give a firm hold.
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Re: Sump bolts - How do you install the "awkward" ones?

Post by AndyBa »

Thanks guys. Good advice.
I did have a try with Blu-tac but it didn't work because the bolt wasn't clean. I will have another go.
I may even tie a long bit of thread to it so I don't get paranoid over "losing it" if the thread doesn't take an it drops out.
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