Oil drain plug

[jonhpt2001]

I'm in the process of getting my baby out for the season and I noticed a small drop of oil hanging from the drain plug, I thought hmmm, maybe I didn't tighten it all the way when I changed the oil at the end of last season...So I went to tighten it and it won't tighten all the way...does this mean it is stripped? If so, is it really a problem to fix?

Thanks

 

[Gunnybusa]

Does it just keep spining?

 

[jonhpt2001]

yes

 

[rockonabusa]

ouch! it's striped

 

[Gunnybusa]

Either the bolt is stripped or the case is , I hate to say it but it is most likely the case

 

[Warputer]

Uh oh .... it spins .....

 

[jonhpt2001]

so what does that mean...is it hard to fix if it is the case?

 

[jonhpt2001]

it doesn't spin like it is going to fall out...but certainly wont tighten...is this going to cost me a lot of $$$

 

[Gunnybusa]

it doesn't spin like it is going to fall out...but certainly wont tighten...is this going to cost me a lot of $$$

Do you have a bike shop that you like and trust? They can put a Helicoil in to fix the case threads. Dont ride it until you get it fixxed.

 

[jonhpt2001]

I have a place i trust...I will take it in ASAP...

 

[Gunnybusa]

I have a place i trust...I will take it in ASAP...

GTG let us know what they say and do.

 

[johnstein]

just go down to your loical parts store , bring the bolt, and tell then you want a helicoil kit . the kit comes with everything you need and instructions , it will be fixed under 15 bucks

if you take it to a shop they are3 goin to bang you for hundreds for a new pan !

either way it will get fixed , it s just a matter of how deep your pockets are ?

good luck
john

 

[jonhpt2001]

will the helicoil kit fix it if it is either the bolt or the pan that is stripped?

 

[jonhpt2001]

can you do a helicoil for your drain plug with limited mechnical skills? Obviously since I stripped it in the first place

 

[Gunnybusa]

can you do a helicoil for your drain plug with limited mechnical skills? Obviously since I stripped it in the first place

Bolts are cheap you just relpace them.

 

[Frantik1]

just go down to your loical parts store , bring the bolt, and tell then you want a helicoil kit . the kit comes with everything you need and instructions , it will be fixed under 15 bucks

if you take it to a shop they are3 goin to bang you for hundreds for a new pan !  

either way it will get fixed , it s just a matter of how deep your pockets are ?

       good luck
                    john

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[johnstein]

the kit comes with directions , get a new bolt all will be good and the threads will be twice as strong , for under 15 bucks what do yuo have to loose ? it is very easy to install !

 

[Cecil_Stringer]

just go down to your loical parts store , bring the bolt, and tell then you want a helicoil kit . the kit comes with everything you need and instructions , it will be fixed under 15 bucks

if you take it to a shop they are3 goin to bang you for hundreds for a new pan !

either way it will get fixed , it s just a matter of how deep your pockets are ?

good luck
john

Be sure to remove the pan and make sure you get any loose debris out of there before reassembling the bike.

A few small peices of metal "could" cause a problem.

Better safe than sorry.

 

[Rhythm]

After you do all of that get a torque wrench and tightn to spec so it doesnt happen again or with any other bolt on the bike !

 

[Gunnybusa]

After you do all of that get a torque wrench and tightn to spec so it doesnt happen again or with any other bolt on the bike !

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