KrisValentine Posted March 5, 2015 Share Posted March 5, 2015 I could not have picked a more appropriate title!Basically I wanted some input into threaded oil sump threads, Basically I finally got my sump bolt out ( I doubt it has been off since 1997) and discovered there was no crush washer. So upon removing it I noticed some silver rings around the base of the bolt (threaded sump no doubt).After some research I've decided to bodge it as I am not spending anymore money on this bike than I need to.On the way I've got a new sump bolt and washer as well as some PTFE tap to put around the base and see if that cures the little oil leak it has developed after I removed the bolt (won't tighten, just spins loose).Also I've ordered a doody little doo dad from America a oil-tite drain plug https://images.duckduckgo.com/iu/?u=http%3A%2F%2Fstatic.pepboys.com%2Fimages%2FproductImages%2F3178100%2F65102-007.jpg&f=1 I hope this will fix it if the other doesn't.I have no intention of getting it fixed properly - this bike eats my money.other than that all I can think is to use some metal sealer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joeman Posted March 5, 2015 Share Posted March 5, 2015 Use chemical metal or jbweld to attach a nut over the hole and screw a bolt into that.Or just get a cheap helicoil kit from eBay (best solution) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrissb6 Posted March 5, 2015 Share Posted March 5, 2015 Hi, l would go with a Helicoil every time on a sump bolt. This is the last bolts that you want to come loose or out. Plenty of demo's on how to do on Youtube Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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KrisValentine Posted March 6, 2015 Author Share Posted March 6, 2015 I will try the helicoil if these fixes don't work, I'm hoping the take and gasket seal arrive tomorrow. this fixes will do until I can go get it redrilled, hate the fact it seems to be problem after problem. I just want to ride my bike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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