I did the same thing on my 07 250xcf today i think i will try a heli coil with alot of locktight on the heli coil hope it works. 1; 2; Next. Tiny Bolt, Major Disaster. FREE Shipping on orders over $25 shipped by Amazon. 5 hours later...well, i\´m sure you already know. Which quad? Post by MacWildcat » 03 Aug 2010 22:54. Open to all Polaris models including the Outlaw, Predator, and Sportsman. Let's talk about KTM Motorcycles and their subsidiary bikes like husqvarna here! They are the way to go for sure. I stripped the threading on my 82 kz550. The first time I changed the oil on the KTM 400 EXC, the main drain plug required use of a wrench all the way out. Having a stripped oil pan drain plug is a very common problem on today’s vehicles. We use time serts at work. Moderate tightening pressure with a 8" ratchet yields 0 movement. RedShark Long timer. Aluminium is too good of a heat conductor for differential expansion to work well either but you could try hitting the plug with a cold spray. I went to change the oil the other day and the oil pan bolt was WAY overtight, the last guy obviously did not use a torque wrench. Mechanic is going overboard. Might work; my assessment: "If it SEALS, it HEALS!" All that is required is a few tools and 10 minutes of spare time. Add oil and rode the bike. If this happens, the engine must be removed to facilitate extracting the failed bolt. You will need to purchase the larger M14x1.5 drain plug and washer from your local parts house. Only 13 left in stock - order soon. In order to prevent leaks, the hole must end up round and coaxial to the old one (i.e normal to the sealing surface). While I was back at it, I had to get the extractor off the original - it was still stuck to the old bolt and rounded head. Get it as soon as Tue, Jan 12. During my latest visit I was informed that my oil plug is stripped and the oil pan will need to be replaced before my next service. They installed a helicoil and it seems to have done the trick. Just remember to be a good neighbor. Ive been advised to use a timesert. Allen wrench in and sh@t!!! been leaking alittle before that, seems like my last shop i went with stripped it. Expanding rubber oil drain plug. 8 posts • Page 1 of 1. Stripped Oil Drain Plug. An oil pan is made from either stamped steel or aluminum, and either metal can be damaged if the oil drain bolt is over-tightened or cross-threaded. Don't be scared, its not a problem unless you treat it like a jackass. I think it cost me $10 for the repair. Drained the oil to change my timing chain and it felt weird coming out but i didnt worry there was no shavings. A stripped oil drain plug can lead to major engine failure, so take a moment to learn about the best practices for avoiding it and what your options are for repair if it’s too late. Put it back in and it seemed good until it got just past finger tight, at that point i put on a ratchet to tighten it down. Havent had an issue in 40hrs & 6000ft permanent elevation change. filter bolt/plug prematurely fails under repetitive use. If you do it yourself be very carefull that you get it straight, and use red loctite on the insert. Related: Edit Tags Done. Prev. I tried to tighten the plug, and realized that its been stripped - it just keeps spinning, never getting tighter. After a quick trip to the store for 5 quarts of oil and a funnel and a final "tightening" of the rubber plug (a rubber plug does not have threads, so it is basically shoved into the oil pan drain) he was on his way, filled with fear that the plug would simply fall out, drain all the oil, ruin the engine and leave him stranded on the side of the road. MacWildcat Posts: 412 Joined: 01 Dec 2006 00:59. I have a 2009 KTM Duke 690. Going to look for a helicoil kit next week. Did not work. 5.0 out of 5 stars 4. $5.19 $ 5. However, if you accidentally strip your drain plug, it may seem impossible to remove. NEW TIME-SERT … The Oil Drain Filter Tool for KTM, Husaberg, Husqvarna, Beta by STR is an easy to use device for draining the engine or transmission oil on your KTM, Husaberg, Husqvarna, Beta 2-stroke or 4-stroke without making a mess or getting oil on the skid plate. all has been good except a hopefully minor issue. Might just buy the kit so I can do the IRS also. Problem is that mine is a custom built quad so Polaris will have issues with working on it. Don't let this happen to you. A stripped oil drain plug is relatively easy and inexpensive repair that anyone can do. They work on aluminum automobile oil pans, so maybe. KTM OEM Oil plug, 79430920044. Stripped drain plug. Oil Drain Tool for KTM, Husaberg, Husqvarna, Beta by STR. You will need to cut down the insert or you won't be able to drain all the oil at change time.. 5% coupon applied at checkout Save 5% with coupon. 99. RedShark, Mar 1, 2013 #1. Joined: Nov 29, 2008 Oddometer: 35 Location: The Left Coast of Canada. Content was already tagged with this Tag. This extremely durable KTM/Husaberg stainless steel external hex design plug/bolt can handle repeated use without deforming or stripping. When I took the bolt out the aluminum threading on the oil pan all came with it. The very next thing you are told is you need a new one. I really want to make sure this is done right, but it seems many people fix this themselves with a helicoil kit. He's got a K&N Oil Filter on it. Jump to content KTM 2 Stroke I went to change the oil for the first time and some of the threads came out with the small drain bolt. I went ahead and got the kit today. Ive been advised to use a timesert. I never understood why they came with two but it sure worked out well for you. So ... What to do when the threads in the aluminum casting start getting stripped by years of drain plug removal? Sheesh, way to go pal. Stripped drain plug. Stripped Oil Drain plug on KTM. Nope. Neighbor of mine liked my Wee-Strom so much he went out and bought a nice clean used on last month. Oil Drain Plug stripped : ride for life said 2007-01-31 05:09 Hi, I have a 71 sportster and like an idiot, forgot to turn the gas off. Oil Filter Screen Drain Plug Bolt for KTM & Husaberg. Only 1 left in stock - order soon. Jeff, if you are going to go with an insert, do not go with a helicoil. Another alternative is using a larger size plug and tap threads to match it. If there are no threads then it will not be a candidate for repair. The Oil Drain Filter Tool for KTM, Husaberg, Husqvarna, Beta by STR is an easy to use device for draining the engine or transmission oil on your KTM, Husaberg, Husqvarna, Beta 2-stroke or 4-stroke without making a mess or getting oil on the skid plate. Its on like Donkey Kong. So, I held the wrench as tight as I could, and tried to whack the wrench with a hammer to break it free. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. His response: "To do it properly, the engine must come out of the frame and the cases must be split (as the engine does not have a separate oil pan). Stripped Oil Drain plug on KTM. Sucks. 2021 Vital MX 250 Shootout. 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