Stripped sump thread!

[chunkylover]

Hey all, was doing an oil change on my busa today. Upon removing the sump bolt i noticed the thread was stripped. A new oil pan is $230 + $16 for the sump gasket. I was thinking of using a helicoil to repair it, but not to sure if they have a helicoil for that size. Has anyone had this problem, and what fix did you do on it?

Any info will help. Thanks.

[drworm]

Hey all, was doing an oil change on my busa today. Upon removing the sump bolt i noticed the thread was stripped. A new oil pan is $230 + $16 for the sump gasket. I was thinking of using a helicoil to repair it, but not to sure if they have a helicoil for that size. Has anyone had this problem, and what fix did you do on it?

Any info will help. Thanks.

There would be a helicoil to suit. Other options including welding it up and retapping it, or tapping it out to a larger size and machining/finding a suitable plug.
I know in adelaide there is a company that specializes in thread repair, I would imagine there would be similar in other states.

[BUSGO]

Hey Chunkylover, Gee we haven't heard from you for ages but great to see you still around mate.

We have had this discussion a lot before of course because it is a common problem.
Here is a link to previous results.

http://www.australian-hayabusa-club.com/...%2Asump%2A

[chunkylover]

Hey Busgo, how you doin? =D yeah i been layin low for a while lol. Havent riden for ages. I still go on here once in a while, to see whats for sale lol. The day i decided to ride, this had to happend. Oh well shit happends lol. I see you have upgraded! Very nice, love the colour. Been a while since i've gone to the meets.

[Astro]

Chunky... been there, done that... almost bought the T-shirt. Geeze it's nice to know I'm not the only one!

[chunkylover]

Chunky... been there, done that... almost bought the T-shirt. Geeze it's nice to know I'm not the only one!

What did you end up doing?

I am trying to find a helicoil kit for it, no one local has it, M14 x 1.25 (Correct me if i am wrong). Been to nuts and bolt places they all tell me its a spark plug thread. I am planning to do it on the bike. I was thinking of buying a new sump but it might do it again??

Hey Busgo, thanks for that link. It was helpful. I thought i was the only one. lol

[Astro]

Chunky... been there, done that... almost bought the T-shirt. Geeze it's nice to know I'm not the only one!

What did you end up doing?

I am trying to find a helicoil kit for it, no one local has it, M14 x 1.25 (Correct me if i am wrong). Been to nuts and bolt places they all tell me its a spark plug thread. I am planning to do it on the bike. I was thinking of buying a new sump but it might do it again??

Hey Busgo, thanks for that link. It was helpful. I thought i was the only one. lol

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