help help help i screwd up BIG TIME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!?

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 threds are still ok like new so i know the oil pans threds are no good ,,what should i do replace the hole oil pan like new because i know it going to be a big pan in the butt

Answer 1

Here in UK you can get things called helicoils, which are inserts which you screw into the damaged thread in the sump.The plug then screws in normally (but don't forget the gasket).

Answer 2

Run a thread chaser through it, (kinda like a clean-up tap) use some Teflon tape and a washer. if you can replace the pan, do it, but if it is an integral part or the cases, you're screwed.
If it is a newer and somewhat valuable vehicle repair or replace the thing properly. if it's just an old runner, then don't spend too much time or money on it, and just keep it together with duct tape and drywall screws, I
always say.

Answer 3

I know they sell these for cars....Not sure about bikes ,But they make a self tapping drain plug, If they make them ask for the one that's made for your bike. Get it to go in as straight as possible and definitely don't over tighten it if they do make them for bikes. The Aluminum pan is softer than steel so I'd tighten it till it's flush,Back it out and screw it in a few times till you can do it by hand. Once you can tighten it til it's flush with the pan by hand turn the plug 1/4 to 1/2 turn to keep from over tightening it and if they do make them for bikes ask for the gasket washer too.The bike shop may be able to tell you the recommended Torque for the new plug. If so buy a Torque wrench to rule out over tightening it. The clck type torque wrenches would be the best ones because it will be hard to read the dial or needle types. If they make these plug for bikes that is about all you can do besides replacing the pan. Good luck. Check the plug regularly till you know it's in correctly After each ride.
Or take PM's advice. If you are not a mechanic thread dies take a little finess,Turn in one to two turn and the back out 1/2 turn and continue till the new threads are cut. Backing it out the 1/2 turn cleans the new cut metal out of the threads and keeps the metal out of the pan.

Answer 4

I hate it when I get a big pan in the butt!

Perhaps those that cannot complete a grammatically correct sentence should steer clear of home motorcycle maintenance.

Just an observation.

Answer 5

you have 3 options: 1. replace pan (the best) 2. bore out and install a threaded insert 3. they make an rubber expanding plug that can be used

Answer 6

easy, buy a tap and die kit. Rethread the hole. I stripped out
a spark plug hole once on the aluminum block of my Chevy
Luv pickup truck. I freaked out initially, but I used a tap and
die on it, and made new threads. good luck.

However, I would definitely bring it to a motorcycle shop.
They no doubt have the right tap for the job.

Answer 7

try a Teflon washer or an over sized plug or replace plug with another device to drain oil

Answer 8

they make an softer oversized plug that comforms to the pans thread and doesnt damage the pans harder metal thread.

Answer 9

Take it to a reputable mechanic. When you strip the threads you have rund it and it will have to be replaced. Take it to them, ask them how to fix it and then go do it if you think you can. Only attemp it if you feel comfortable in doing it. Second choice go to google and do a search on how to do it or go to the manufactures site and ask them how to fix it. Many manufactures have books with instruction on how to do lots of things yourself.

Answer 10

I'd guess your metric. get the U.S. thread = or next larger.Tap new threads,use lots of teflon tape and a crunch washer. DO NOT over tighten.