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Oil drain plug stripped on 4 wheeler
Posted on 6/19/19 at 6:04 pm
Posted on 6/19/19 at 6:04 pm
Talked to a service manager that says on my bike there is no fix, he hasn’t had success fixing my issue on my model bike.
Could I have someone just weld the fricking plug in there?
I don’t use the bike very much at all, get several more years out the bike this way imo. Any reasons this can’t work? Manager said my issue is the end all be all type issue.
Could I have someone just weld the fricking plug in there?
I don’t use the bike very much at all, get several more years out the bike this way imo. Any reasons this can’t work? Manager said my issue is the end all be all type issue.
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Posted on 6/19/19 at 6:06 pm to Chad504boy
Tap it out and put a heli-coil in.
Posted on 6/19/19 at 6:10 pm to Chad504boy
Tap it out. Put larger plug. Shouldn’t be hard.
Posted on 6/19/19 at 6:16 pm to Chad504boy
I'm only recommending a heli-coil so that you don't have the steel plug threading up to the soft aluminum of the crankcase again, causing the same problem down the road. Tapping it out and putting in a larger plug will work as well, heli-coil might be a little more durable in the long run.
Posted on 6/19/19 at 6:18 pm to MallardMaster
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Tap it out. Put larger plug. Shouldn’t be hard.
depends if he has the room to do that, some are wedged into funny areas not easy to get to.
OP try retapping the threads to the next size or maybe to SAE size slightly bigger then your metric size
if you want a simple "dirty" fix, use a boat drain plug for it like this one LINK
or maybe you can just shove this one in it LINK
This post was edited on 6/19/19 at 6:23 pm
Posted on 6/19/19 at 6:39 pm to Chad504boy
Remove plug, wrap in an obscene amount of Teflon tape, threaf back in to 12 ftlbs or so and see if it leaks
Only do this if a helpful is impossible.
Only do this if a helpful is impossible.
This post was edited on 6/19/19 at 6:40 pm
Posted on 6/19/19 at 7:34 pm to Chad504boy
Had this happen to my previous Atv. Hormell’s fixed it by putting a tapered tractor plug in it. Wasn’t enough room to re-tap threads.
Posted on 6/19/19 at 7:47 pm to Chad504boy
Some good advice in this thread.
What model 4 wheeler is it?
What model 4 wheeler is it?
Posted on 6/19/19 at 7:50 pm to REB BEER
Honda foreman 500 foot shift
‘08
‘08
Posted on 6/19/19 at 8:00 pm to Chad504boy
What exactly is "stripped"? I.D. threads in the case? Post a pic if possible, I'm a machinist, anything is fixable.
Posted on 6/19/19 at 8:06 pm to Chad504boy
Of course the dealer said it’s unfixable. He wants to sell you another bike!
But I’m sure it is fixable. Bring it to a good shade tree mechanic. They will figure it out.
But I’m sure it is fixable. Bring it to a good shade tree mechanic. They will figure it out.
Posted on 6/19/19 at 8:15 pm to Chad504boy
You can’t replace the oil pan I guess?
Some good ideas here already though.
Some good ideas here already though.
Posted on 6/19/19 at 9:19 pm to Chad504boy
There's not any pressure in the pan. Drill and tap it to a larger size.
Posted on 6/19/19 at 9:34 pm to Chad504boy
Mines had a self tapping drain plug in it for like 15 years
Posted on 6/19/19 at 9:53 pm to Chad504boy
You sure the threads just stripped or did the threaded part of the case break off and fall down inside the case?
Pic of inside of case showing the threads broken off
If it's just stripped threads. I would try an automotive Self Threading Metal Oil Pan Drain Plug. Like this
Pic of inside of case showing the threads broken off
If it's just stripped threads. I would try an automotive Self Threading Metal Oil Pan Drain Plug. Like this
This post was edited on 6/19/19 at 10:52 pm
Posted on 6/19/19 at 10:10 pm to Chad504boy
I had an 07 foreman and I’m pretty sure I had this same issue fixed on it. Pretty sure it was Rad Cycles in Baton Rouge that fixed it.
Posted on 6/19/19 at 10:44 pm to Chad504boy
Had a similar problem on a ‘98 Honda TRX300 4x4.
In my case, the drain plug was over tightened, creating hairline cracks radiating out from the plug.
Boco’s in Ville Platte removed everything from the crank case, cut out the section that was cracked and welded in a new section.
Did an excellent job!
It was pricey, however. Not sure how much you want to spend on this ATV to fix it right though or if this is your problem.
In my case, the drain plug was over tightened, creating hairline cracks radiating out from the plug.
Boco’s in Ville Platte removed everything from the crank case, cut out the section that was cracked and welded in a new section.
Did an excellent job!
It was pricey, however. Not sure how much you want to spend on this ATV to fix it right though or if this is your problem.
Posted on 6/19/19 at 10:56 pm to baldona
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You can’t replace the oil pan I guess?
Most ATVs drain directly from the crankcase in my experience (no pan).
Posted on 6/19/19 at 11:03 pm to GoAwayImBaitn
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Tap it out and put a heli-coil in.
Cosign.
Posted on 6/19/19 at 11:22 pm to diablo blanco
Boco can solve any problem on a Honda bike.
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