I stripped the sump plug on my classic mini. How to fix for cheap

Today I stripped the sump plug on my classic mini.
From reading on the internet it seems this is a more common problem that I expected and it has potentially cheap solution!
If you want to have a go at doing the same on your car then you can get the plug from mini spares.
#classicmini #resto_nation #restoration

[@jimbuilds]

That's a great save! The fact it could crack the sump too just adds to the fun 😁 Im glad it's worked and keeps the mini on the road.

[@Resto.Nation]

Cheers Jim! Part of me wanted a split gearbox casing too for better viewing but an mot and a summer on the road is better for me 😂.

[@jimbuilds]

@Resto.Nation it would have made good footage but you'd have to shout POWER!!!! as you split it😆

[@Resto.Nation]

@@jimbuilds next time 😂

[@johnboy384]

Looking forward to the next MR2 build when it comes. Was really gutted that las wrote off the last one. it was a minta.

[@Resto.Nation]

Thanks mate 😎

[@paulriggers1558]

18yrs at rover main dealer, hurt my hand so many times "explaining" to the apprentices why they should of used my shortened 15/16 spanner to tighten the plug... then hurt my wrist helicoiling at least one a week [the big drill used to stick + spin your arms around] best thing ever invented, 100% success with that helicoil kit...

[@Resto.Nation]

Haha apprentices will never listen… This will be be fixed properly with a helicoil when the engine and box come out next 👍🏻

[@williammartin6528]

Bmw did a sump repair plug for their f650gs motorbike engine (Rotax) .Same engine in Aprilia Pegaso. Wondered why i stripped sump plug then realised translated torque setting in manual said 60 when it should have been 30.

[@Resto.Nation]

Haha fair! This didn’t even get near tight before it stripped. Apparently it’s more common than I thought…