tap and thread my oil sump

[timbo]

so, in the not so distant future i am going to install an oil temp gauge. i was wondering if anyone on here has a mad tap and die set with the mad skills to suit. possibly some welding too...

[driftke70]

man that shits easy as pie, not that i want to do it.

just lop the end off a piece of rod, weld it to your sump, drill and tap the center of it.

[biggo]

its far easier to braze a brass fitting onto it

get a fridgy mate to do it

[driftke70]

i was doing some braising tonight, its good fun

[timbo]

i can tap it myself, but i don't really want to buy a set for a one off use... never welded, braised once at school...

so are we confirming that braising a brass fitting would be of sufficient strength and durability?

also thanks for the input fellas, always appreciated.

[biggo]

brazing works fine. I did it to my ae71 for turbo oil drain.