Fuck fuck fuck - stripped sump plug

[dipshit]

Yeh...but ratchets work both ways...now which way?

Set it to loosen so it is turning anticlockwise when standing up normally before you crawl under your sump. It will only work in the one direction you have set it to.

[The Lone Rider]

question have you tried a longer bolt?>>>>>>>>>>>>>???

Helicoil is not neccesarily the answer (in reply to "red" with the message simply stating -helicoil!-)


But don't let a little fact like fixing my sump without one, and it being like new, get in the way of your opinion.

[quickbuck]

Helicoil is not neccesarily the answer (in reply to "red" with the message simply stating -helicoil!-)


But don't let a little fact like fixing my sump without one, and it being like new, get in the way of your opinion.

Not the only answer at all.
There is a multitude of options... Including fitting an over sized stainless steel insert.

Yup, don't let the fact I work on engines with the lightest spec of Magnesium available (in 1965) persuade your opinions either

[LBD]

Set it to loosen so it is turning anticlockwise when standing up normally before you crawl under your sump. It will only work in the one direction you have set it to.

Okay , so I went and bought a set of sockets and a ratchet from my local repco store...nice chrome kingcraft one. Held the rachet in my left hand with the square thingy facing me. I followed your advice and set little lever so the square thingy only turns anticlockwise, then with a lot of effort, I got my sump plug to turn...can you guess the rest?

I am giving you the benifit of doubt and assuming your post is an attempt at cynicism......

[dipshit]

Okay , so I went and bought a set of sockets and a ratchet from my local repco store...nice chrome kingcraft one. Held the rachet in my left hand with the square thingy facing me. I followed your advice and set little lever so the square thingy only turns anticlockwise, then with a lot of effort, I got my sump plug to turn...can you guess the rest?

Are you really that fucking stupid...???



Really...???

[kevfromcoro]

havent read all of this thread.. but it seams to be going on for a long time...
just pull the engine out if you have to.. and take it to an engineer.
get it fixed properlly... and pay the cash..
end of story......

[Leseid]

Seeing this is a fastener that will need removing often a heli-coil might be a bit of temporary fix. Personally I would drill out the stripped sump casting, tap a 'M' size up or two with the same tread pitch. Then all you need is a larger bolt and crush washers for the new tap size.

Then just tell your mates it was an intentional modification so you could drain your oil 200ms faster than before.

The trick is to check your socket wrench is loosen mode before you take it to the fastener.

[p.dath]

An update for those following the thread.

The sump case where the sump plug screws into has cracks. So using a helicoil, or drilling it out and re-tapping it are not an option.

So now investigating weather getting a new sump or getting it welded and helicoiled is cheaper.

It is starting to look cheaper to get a new sump but could take a long time to get into the country, while getting it welded is more expense but can be done much more quickly.

[quickbuck]

Shouldn't take too long to get one out of Japan.

And Look at THIS Works out to about $450 plus GST and shipping.

[p.dath]

Shouldn't take too long to get one out of Japan.

And Look at THIS Works out to about $450 plus GST and shipping.

That looks like an entire motor ... A site I was looking at a couple of days ago was selling the sump brand new for US$119 (then you have to add freight and insurance). Just waiting on pricing for NZ distributors.

[hayd3n]

Helicoil is not neccesarily the answer (in reply to "red" with the message simply stating -helicoil!-)


But don't let a little fact like fixing my sump without one, and it being like new, get in the way of your opinion.

wtf??????????????????
yes but your plan was a very time consumig job you would need to remove the sump to weld/tap hole
a helicoil wouldent take long you could use the exiting plug + new crush washer and you would find out if the sump is cracked yourself,
1/2 hr of your own time would save a couple of hundred, getting the fairings removed headers taken off ,and sump removed , just to get the sump sent away for testing,
sumps dont hold pressure so the crack in the sump is int just going to piss everywhere

[kevfromcoro]

Dont understand why your crankcase has cracked.....
You may of over stressed it .... screwing things into it,
If you can get it of.. go and get it welded. and fixed.... PROPERLLY.
Dont fuck about.. you are missing all the good riding weather.

[quickbuck]

That looks like an entire motor ....

It is the entire motor.... Cheap as chips.

[Miscreant]

havent read all of this thread.. but it seams to be going on for a long time...
just pull the engine out if you have to.. and take it to an engineer.
get it fixed properlly... and pay the cash..
end of story......

For gods sake man. Look at the balls up he made removing just one bolt.
Can you imagine the utter carnage if he removes the engine?
The possibilities are limitless.

[quickbuck]

For gods sake man. Look at the balls up he made removing just one bolt.
Can you imagine the utter carnage if he removes the engine?
The possibilities are limitless.

You have given out too much Reputation in the last 24 hours, try again later.