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HELP! Stripped oil drain plug threads

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by huckersteve, Jul 15, 2008.

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    huckersteve Member

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    Well I messed 'er up. Stripped the threads of the oil pan doing my oil change I can hardly believe it. Does anyone think I can Helicoil the hole so I can salvage this thing? If not, what are my options at this point? Am i replacing my entire sump?

    I'm bummin. :(
     
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    I don't see any reason a Helicoil would not work just fine....
     
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    I hope to Baby Jesus you're right bill I'm a sad panda right about now..
     
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    OR you might see if Yamaha has an over sized drain plug available. If I remember correctly, helicoils are not cheap!
     
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    I can imagine. On the day I bought my bike I was installing a new ignition switch that came with it. Bolt sheared right off. Then I broke a cheap easy out in it. So I know how you feel. Luckily I know some machinists and they drilled it out and Helicoiled it for me.

    Hang in there - very few things are not repairable or replaceable, sometimes the cost is more of an issue. :wink:
     
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    There are oversized oil drain plugs available from the HELP! parts line at most well stocked auto supply stores.
    I would try that with a bit of teflon tape.
     
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    oooh. I might have to try that one!
     
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    Is it so stripped that it can not be retapped? I know in car restoration I have cross-threaded bolts but have been able to salvage by tapping.
     
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    what cole said, done that plenty of times before.
    besides the harm of aluminum pieces floating around in the oil :?
     
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    Thank-you all. Rick-O-Matic just posted a comprehensive reply to a related post of mine under work so far, etc.. Where I also mentioned my blunder.

    I am going to attempt a helicoil asap. A local mechanic helped em at least stop the leak for today by delicately re-threading the drain plug with a couple of washers and an O-ring sandwiched between them, it's been run, and sitting for hours now without a drop of oil coming out.

    Plan for now is to let the bike sit for a day or two and get the helicoil parts I need, then go at it with my Bro in law this weekend. I refuse to let my clumsiness ge the better of me.

    You guys are great thanks a million. I'll definetly post back here to let you all know how this turns out.
     
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