Yup..I'm a dumb A$*/Stripped oil pan..

[rennsport]

Originally Posted by MacBandit

Use a time-sert. It's a solid thread insert not just a coil of thread. It is far stronger then a helicoil.

Boeing uses Helicoils. I will trust their specifications over some "johnny come lately"...

[jrevans]

Since this topic comes up every few months on here, I usually suggest the easy repair kit that they make for this purpose. It's a custom oil drain plug that's slightly larger and has self-tapping threads. Motormite and Dorman make them and I have posted the part number and info before.

I'd suggest that you search the forum for the part number, but I just did and I can't find anything. Why does the SBN search function rarely work for me. I'm sure that I posted a thread with motormite in it, but when I search for motormite (or dorman) I get nothing....

Here are some of them:
Oil Drain Plug/Part at PartsAmerica.com

[kdk1899]

Originally Posted by MacBandit

Use a time-sert. It's a solid thread insert not just a coil of thread. It is far stronger then a helicoil.

yes try a time-sert or also called a key insert. if you have a fastener place around they will carry them.

[RWS330]

Originally Posted by segue00

Oh, the horror... I know someone who took a spill because of an oil plug coming loose and oil splashed all over the rear tire. Be very careful riding that the way it is, bro.

I definitely won't be riding again until it's fixed.

[RWS330]

Originally Posted by rennsport

Boeing uses Helicoils. I will trust their specifications over some "johnny come lately"...

Thanks for all the info guys.

Is this the Helicoil kit I should get??

Amazon.com: Helicoil 5546-8 Thread Repair Kit M8 x 1.25: Automotive

Only I should get 17mm or 18mm correct??

[LarryC]

Here's a link to a distributor of Keenserts;
Keenserts® Keylocking Thread Inserts

We use these at work as well and I think they have a slightly larger wall thickness than the Helicoils.

[stuntman/steve77]

didnt strip out the drain plug but i managed to strip the head of the dumb@$$ allen key bolts on the oil pan tring to install a belly pan. just got the replacement. book says tq value is 4 in/lbs- more like 4 ft/lbs

[RWS330]

Originally Posted by LarryC

Here's a link to a distributor of Keenserts;
Keenserts® Keylocking Thread Inserts

We use these at work as well and I think they have a slightly larger wall thickness than the Helicoils.

I'll check these out as well

Next Question...What size insert should I be using, either for Helicoil or Kennserts??

[MacBandit]

Originally Posted by RWS330

I'll check these out as well

Next Question...What size insert should I be using, either for Helicoil or Kennserts??

You get the size that matches to size and pitch of the drain bolt.

[meperson]

I just finished fixin this problem last night on my bike. Not only did the threads strip out but the pan cracked along the threads as well. So my ass just had to get a new oil pan. So lat night was the first time this year ive been able to get out.

[meperson]

At least im not the only moron that did this.

[BlueZ6]

Welcome to the Dumb Ass club.

[LarryC]

Originally Posted by RWS330

I'll check these out as well

Next Question...What size insert should I be using, either for Helicoil or Kennserts??

The ID size of the insert should match your drain plug. The OD size will be determined by the brand of insert you choose.

[fzperk]

did you use a torque wrench,my manual lists 31 ft-lbf that seems a little to much to me

[BlueZ6]

Torque wrenches are not a good idea on oil drain plugs. It's asking for trouble. Snug tight with a short handled wrench is good enough.