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Oily Rag - Dedicated to Pat, Greywolf. 26/06/45 - 04/06/18 => Oil/Lubrication => Topic started by: stevee_p on July 05, 2013, 15:43:49

Title: Over tightened sump nut - options?
Post by: stevee_p on July 05, 2013, 15:43:49

So, like a idiot, I've over tightened the sump plug. I was trying to undo it, and was actually tightening it, serious idiot territory. I've done the oil change, put the plug back in, and it does tighten, although when it gets to the stage where it feels like its really tightening up, it then goes loose. Basically I've buggered the thread. As it stands now, the plug is in, as tight as it will go. No oil seems to be leaking, and it is pretty tight. But I'm just aware it's not as it should be.

What options do I have? Are there any thread repair solutions?

Quick replies appreciated (probably unlikely given its Friday afternoon and the weather is GLORIOUS!)

Cheers.

Title: Re: Over tightened sump nut - options?
Post by: greywolf on July 05, 2013, 16:01:21

There will come a time when it needs to be removed. At that time, you can determine whether a thread chaser will fix things. If not, a helicoil, timesert or tapping for a larger drain plug will be necessary. It's not a nut.

Title: Re: Over tightened sump nut - options?
Post by: stevee_p on July 05, 2013, 16:06:35

But can it be ridden as it stands? It's not leaking on tick over, but I've no way of knowing if riding it would work the plug loose.

Title: Re: Over tightened sump nut - options?
Post by: greywolf on July 05, 2013, 17:13:54

It's not going to be a gusher in any case. It will almost certainly be fine but check the ground for oil before each ride.

Title: Re: Over tightened sump nut - options?
Post by: Jacko on July 05, 2013, 17:46:06

There's no way I'd ride it like that, get it sorted..