Zorro Posted March 2, 2009 Report Share Posted March 2, 2009 Ok, I was changing my oil yesterday and to make a long sh*tty story short...I stripped the threads on my drain plug. Not the bolt itself...but the threads on the bike.Besides for setting this on fire and making an insurance claim...how do I fix this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yotaman88210 Posted March 2, 2009 Report Share Posted March 2, 2009 You will have to re tap it. Sorry to hear this man! That sucks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casper Posted March 2, 2009 Report Share Posted March 2, 2009 The threads are stripped on the drain plug, or the oil pan? If it's just the plug, go get another one. They're cheap. If it's the pan, like Yota said you'll need to retap the threads. Not that bad. Or maybe find a cheap used pan? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zorro Posted March 2, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 2, 2009 The threads are stripped on the drain plug, or the oil pan? If it's just the plug, go get another one. They're cheap. If it's the pan, like Yota said you'll need to retap the threads. Not that bad. Or maybe find a cheap used pan?It's on the pan. A new oem pan with gasket is under $150. I don't mind paying this. However, if i have trouble changing the oil...I'm sure the f'up the bike more by trying to change the pan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yotaman88210 Posted March 2, 2009 Report Share Posted March 2, 2009 Haha, yea. I would recommend you get help changing the pan! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zorro Posted March 2, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 2, 2009 Haha, yea. I would recommend you get help changing the pan! Anyone wanna help with this project? I provide free pizza and beer (beer after the bike is back together) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmako777 Posted March 2, 2009 Report Share Posted March 2, 2009 couldnt he just heli coil it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zorro Posted March 2, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 2, 2009 couldnt he just heli coil it?Flounder suggested this as well. I was skimming the instructions for a helicoil...my main concern would be drilling the helicoil and having metal shavings stay in the pan and causing engine damage. Thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmako777 Posted March 2, 2009 Report Share Posted March 2, 2009 Flounder suggested this as well. I was skimming the instructions for a helicoil...my main concern would be drilling the helicoil and having metal shavings stay in the pan and causing engine damage. Thoughts?i know jermattak did this to his bike. hopefully he will chime in or you could pm him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yotaman88210 Posted March 2, 2009 Report Share Posted March 2, 2009 Even if you tap it, there will still be metal shavings. The best thing to do it replace the pan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shittygsxr Posted March 2, 2009 Report Share Posted March 2, 2009 go to advance autoparts and they have a spark plug thread repair kit made by helicoil you dont have to drill at all, and it works very well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zorro Posted March 2, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 2, 2009 go to advance autoparts and they have a spark plug thread repair kit made by helicoil you dont have to drill at all, and it works very wellReally?! Wow...thanks!another suggestion that was given to me was to put a washer or two on the plug and try again. Thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmako777 Posted March 2, 2009 Report Share Posted March 2, 2009 Really?! Wow...thanks!another suggestion that was given to me was to put a washer or two on the plug and try again. Thoughts?i dont see how just putting a couple washers on the plug will hold it in there if the threads are stripped Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zorro Posted March 2, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 2, 2009 i dont see how just putting a couple washers on the plug will hold it in there if the threads are strippedMe neither...but for $0.59 I'll give it a try! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbluebird Posted March 2, 2009 Report Share Posted March 2, 2009 four words "nuclear grade duct tape"http://www.3m.com/us/mfg_industrial/indtape/duct/properties_n.htmlif its good enough for a nuclear reactor i would say it could hold oil ok don't do this, but if you do let me watch you start it up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casper Posted March 2, 2009 Report Share Posted March 2, 2009 It's on the pan. A new oem pan with gasket is under $150. I don't mind paying this. However, if i have trouble changing the oil...I'm sure the f'up the bike more by trying to change the pan.I wouldn't helicoil it. If you end up replacing the pan, let me know. I'd be more than happy to help you out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flounder Posted March 2, 2009 Report Share Posted March 2, 2009 Either way zorro, you will need to pull the pan to do the work as it will make it easier to work on.. Im more then willing to help you, Just let me know. Options are Heli coil, new pan, or spark plug kit shitty was talking about. By the way, the idea with the washers is that you may have some threads in the pan that are still good and the washers will compress a bit to provide a tight fit for the remaining threads.. DONT TAKE THE CHANCE WITH WASHERS.. DO IT RIGHT.. that last thing you want is for it to let go when your riding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brennan Posted March 2, 2009 Report Share Posted March 2, 2009 change pan, heli coil, or possibly tap? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casper Posted March 2, 2009 Report Share Posted March 2, 2009 either way zorro, you will need to pull the pan to do the work as it will make it easier to work on.. Im more then willing to help you, just let me know. Options are heli coil, new pan, or spark plug kit shitty was talking about. By the way, the idea with the washers is that you may have some threads in the pan that are still good and the washers will compress a bit to provide a tight fit for the remaining threads.. Dont take the chance with washers.. Do it right.. That last thing you want is for it to let go when your riding.+128917623817263817263 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shittygsxr Posted March 2, 2009 Report Share Posted March 2, 2009 Really?! Wow...thanks!another suggestion that was given to me was to put a washer or two on the plug and try again. Thoughts?the plug is longer than the pan is deep so I dont see washers helping. If your plug fell out I could see oil shooting all over everyone during a group ride and causing someone to wreck, then everyone would leave that person. Then you would have to worry about dodging their calls. If you dont want to take the pan off get a shop vac and while you are turning the tap keep suction at the tap, then run a quart of crappy oil through the motor to try and flush out any additional shavings. The drain bolt is the lowest point in the oiling system so any shavings shouldnt go anywhere. I think you would be better pulling the pan but it does seem like you have a little issue over tightening bolts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Posted March 2, 2009 Report Share Posted March 2, 2009 Flounder suggested this as well. I was skimming the instructions for a helicoil...my main concern would be drilling the helicoil and having metal shavings stay in the pan and causing engine damage. Thoughts?ive never had good luck with helicoils for oil pans... they always seem to start leaking again in a month or two...as for the shavings. IMO put lots of grease on the drill bit and tap and go very slowly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yotaman88210 Posted March 2, 2009 Report Share Posted March 2, 2009 Ok, you need a new oil pan... and DONE. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Putty Posted March 2, 2009 Report Share Posted March 2, 2009 In on this. I want to lol but I am not going to. Atleast not in here. Sucks, man. You'll get her together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shittygsxr Posted March 2, 2009 Report Share Posted March 2, 2009 here is a link, you dont have to drill. do not buy it from ace hardware, they charge too much. When I get home i will look for the tap and you would only have to buy the threads, which should only be a couple of buckshttp://www.acehardwaresuperstore.com/helicoil-sava-thread-spark-plug-repair-kit-p-70128.html?ref=42 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NinjaNick Posted March 2, 2009 Report Share Posted March 2, 2009 Sorry to hear this man. Back in 2004 I over tightened the bolt and split the pan all the way down the threads. Had to replace my whole pan because it was ruined. Sucked too because I had to remove the radiator, then pipe, to get the pan off. The radiator blocked the pipe, then the pipe blocked the pan. It sucked! It was an '03 636.Hope you get it fixed fellow java coder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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