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Question

ok so i change my oil the other day and i over tide the oil drain plug ..now my bike leeks oil what should i do? , the oil drain plug still has its threds but i no the oil pan doz not ...so what doz this mean do i need to replace the hole oil pan or what? because i know it going to be a pane in the butt

Answer 1

You can have the threads re-tapped to a larger size, or a time-sert or heli-coil installed.

If it's a four stroke, the person doing the work will have to be extremely careful not to get aluminum filings inside the engine - if they do, an oil leak will be the least of your troubles.

I strongly recommend that you take it to a qualified mechanic to have the work done. It's an easy thing to mess up, then you will have to buy new cases.

From now on, install a new crush washer and use a torque wrench when tightening the drain bolt - don't over-torque it. That's what caused the problem.

Answer 2

You could rethread the oil pan with a "Heli-Coil". They look like a "slinky" toy. You drill out the old threads, tap the hole and install the heli-coil insert. You can then use the same oil drain bolt,
The oil pan is thin so there will only be about 4-5 threads. A better repair would be with a "Keen-Sert". They're made of hardened steel and look like a hollow bolt. Threads on the outside and threads on the inside. Drill and tap the oil pan. Install the keen-sert. You now have a threaded hole and can use the original bolt. The threads are solid steel with no chance of stripping like soft aluminum.
Heli-Coil -
http://www.parts-unlimited.com/
Go to - Off Road Catalog - Lubes & Tools - Thread Repair Kits
Keen-Serts -
http://www.ondrives.com/products.asp?recnumber=437
Or search the web for "keensert"

Answer 3

Hey GOOB Relax U Can Get An Over Sized Self Tapping Plug(Carquest)Let Someone That Knows What They R Doing Do It For Ya.Yes U'll Need Oil.

Answer 4

I believe you do have to replace the pan. I know I say this a lot but try asking the guys at askautopro.com.

Answer 5

you can rethread the hole and put a bigger plug in its place. your local auto or bike parts store will have what you need. it should be less than $20.00.

Answer 6

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