Need help

[Wilson]

While removing the oil drain bolt I had a momentary brain fart and managed to strip the threads in the oil pan. I know, I know lefty loosey and righty tighty.

What are my options besides buying another oil pan?  Can the drain be re-tapped to accommodate a larger drain bolt?

[Blubber]

Some people have successfully repaired the sumphole with a " timesert " or "helicoil" 

Basically it is a threaded coil you put in the enlarged and retreaded hole tovget it back to the original size. 

I would remove the sump and get it done by a shop... Saves you buying a complete helicoil kit and swarf in the sump from this procedure. 

 

Other may have another option that works.

 

 

Edited May 13, 2019 by Blubber

[fatblokeonbandit]

Is this for your racing slabby?? if it is get a new sump (pan) as the last thing you want is oil leaking onto your back tyre during a race

 

ask me how I know........................................

 

almost exactly one year ago..........................

 

 

[bernardo]

there are repair kits for sump plugs available on that site. Saw them reviewed in one of the comics. Never used one myself but might be worth a shot

[Ted M]

15 hours ago, fatblokeonbandit said:

Is this for your racing slabby?? if it is get a new sump (pan) as the last thing you want is oil leaking onto your back tyre during a race

 

ask me how I know........................................

 

almost exactly one year ago..........................

 

 

Ouch that's quite a break, hope its repaired now. @Wilson get one from the bay of many things they are going for about £25 on there and they're easy enough to replace.

[dupersunc]

I've used Timesert  spark plug repair kits on mine. Makes them better than new.   Any  half decent bike shop should have a kit.

[Daveyboy]

I had my last engine sump plugged and welded.then had a plug welded into rear of sump then drilled and tapped for a rear mount bung.smooths off bottom of sump.