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Post by tim24 on Jan 7, 2007 10:50:49 GMT -5
Guys I need some new ides about stopping this, # 1 the HONDA STAYS. (LOL) still owe the bank. OK Teflon tape, thread lock glue does not work at least the kind I used. taping maybe my last resort. Does anyone want to buy a Dam Snapon Torque wrench?Tim M
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Post by Administrator on Jan 7, 2007 11:28:10 GMT -5
Tim, did you over tighten it and strip the threads out? If not, check your sealing oring gasket. It must be there or it will leak
There are oversized drain plugs that are self tapping. You might want to try that. .
When I used to have to tap sparkplug holes in old VW bugs when people put the wrong spark plugs, they pulled the threads out, I used a plug tap designed for that.
ALWAYS, coat the threads on the tap with heavy wheel bearing grease to catch the metal shavings. and work it in 1/4 turn, then back out, in an additional 1/4, then back out.. working it all the way in. DO NOT Try to run it in all at once. The metal shaveings will bunch up with the cutters and cause damage to the newly cut threads.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 7, 2007 12:33:09 GMT -5
Or if its stripped they also make these rubber plugs that work great, I put on on my Xr200R dirt bike and it hasn't leaked a drip since. It comes with a little plastic tool that stretches it out when you put it in, then when you remove the tool it gets fat and seals it off.
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Post by Drew RZR 800 on Jan 7, 2007 19:00:45 GMT -5
Almost all ATV's and motorcycles have a Brass O ring on the oil plug if the case is Alum. and the oil bolt is steel . The bolt will look like it has a thick head , but if you look close it will be a brass washer that has crushed ( some are called crush washers and look like a spark plug washer ) flat . My Motorcycle leaked when I got it and no one had ever removed the old ones , just added new ones , I removed 4 . You should not have to add any sealer to the machined surface except the crush washer . I have never personaly used a rubber plug ( sounds like a good temp. fix ) , but have had to tap and use a larger plug ( I like the grease to catch the shavings , I wasted a lot of oil try to make sure it was rinsed out . Harbor Freight had a 3/8 Torque ratchet for $15 , but not sure how accurate a $15 ratchet will be but should hit you close .
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Post by tim24 on Jan 7, 2007 21:29:43 GMT -5
You dudes are Brain storming that is great, Brian the threads are striped Drew went through about 4 washers and 3 plugs and countless QTS. of oil. Chadc is the rubber plug reusable? Any more ideas?
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Post by Drew RZR 800 on Jan 8, 2007 7:23:08 GMT -5
New bikes are out and they have great Fin. deals going on , the old just has to hang on till you can UPGRADE!!!!!
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Post by Deleted on Jan 9, 2007 13:38:46 GMT -5
You dudes are Brain storming that is great, Brian the threads are striped Drew went through about 4 washers and 3 plugs and countless QTS. of oil. Chadc is the rubber plug reusable? Any more ideas? Yep had the same one in the dirt bike for years, it just has a little green plastic tool you use to remove it when you change the oil. Not sure exactly where we got it from i'll see if I can find out when I talk to my dad next.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 9, 2007 13:42:51 GMT -5
I think Tim would fit nicely on the NEW 2007 HONDA RINCON.
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Post by Drew RZR 800 on Jan 10, 2007 7:31:13 GMT -5
No he has honda problems now , might aught to upgade to a Polaris !!!!
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Post by Deleted on Jan 10, 2007 12:35:04 GMT -5
a POPO no way he don't have trouble this was caused by operator error not Honda, sorry couldn't resist. time to drain re-tap and install new drain plug with new gasket.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 10, 2007 12:41:04 GMT -5
Tim,
The best and most permanent solution is to either drill and tap the hole oversize, or my personal preference is a Heli-Coil. Done properly, either one of these solutions will result in a leak free drain plug. The Heli-Coil thread must match the drain plug thread. Heli-Coils are available for almost any thread. You can be assured that it will be metric on a Honda. You may want to replace the drain plug if it is damaged. As Drew stated earlier, the brass or aluminum washer is critical to a good seal, once you have repaired the threads. Good Luck!
Please feel free to call me with any questions. 336-906-6781
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Post by Deleted on Jan 11, 2007 15:39:17 GMT -5
I have also used helicoils and they work great, I have even used them for cylinder head bolts on my XR200R.
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Post by tim24 on Jan 15, 2007 22:36:25 GMT -5
Leak free Rancher rides again thanks to Derrick W. for fixing my Big Red with a Heli-core and to his son (Luke) for keeping my dog (Rex) out of out hair while we worked. Drew I just can not see me Trading down to a popo LOL. but if Fendley Financing comes through I would go for the 2007 Rincon, Big Joe it was a Mechanical failure due to a 3/8 drive Snapon Torque wrench Thank you very much!!!!
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Post by Drew RZR 800 on Jan 16, 2007 16:18:25 GMT -5
Tim I did a search on Rincon , Lots of gambeling sites and a lot of Mexican web sites came up , sounds like a gamble to me to ride something called a Rincon, now on the other hand a POLARIS is a bright Star !!!!
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