-
RTSE6 Trans Drain Plug Stuck - any ideas to get it undone??
Has anyone had any trouble getting out oil drain plugs? I almost stripped the head on the trans plug on my '14 SE6, but finally got it out after motor cooled down.
Thanks,
Ray in SoCal
-
Active Member
Pretty sure that plug is 6 mm Allen wrench,not torx.If you still can’t get it you maybe could try to get a channel lock on it or maybe tap it with a hammer and chisel.Warning,you will be causing damage to either the plug or the engine casing so you might want to take to a dealer if your not sure.
:
: 2017 RTL ORBITAL BLUE
-
Very Active Member
.
Hi Ray,
Some thoughts about your situation:
1. Make sure of the fastener---- one of them is a hex key ( Allen wrench ) I believe.
2. Make sure the wrench is fully seated and give it a hard "rap" with a small hammer to break loose the varnish formed by the hit oil.
3. Double check you socket wrench is set to loosen( counterclockwise ) as this mistake has been made here.
4. purchase " Gold plugs which have a regular bolt ( hex) head.
5. I used a Dremel tool to enlarge the 2 holes--- makes the job less messy.
Lew L
Kaos----- Gone but not forgotten.
2014 RTS in Circuit Yellow, farkle-ing addiction down to once every few months. ECU FLASH IS GREAT.
-
Gruntled -- first get better lighting. Second the magnetic gearbox plug is 6mm Allen 1/4" deep. Third consider replacing the BRP plugs with Goldplug. Fourth consider using a 1/4" torque wrench.
https://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/...=1#post1563187
https://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/...=1#post1559993
2014 Can-Am Spyder RT-S SE6 Freeway Commuter Pod
2016 Royal Enfield Classic 500 Fair-Weather Mountain Bike
-
Gruntled -- so what dealer did you buy your RT-S from? And if you'd like to borrow my 1/4" digital torque wrench let me know. My dragster buddy ain't going to Barona tomorrow so I'm free to bring it by.
2014 Can-Am Spyder RT-S SE6 Freeway Commuter Pod
2016 Royal Enfield Classic 500 Fair-Weather Mountain Bike
-
Hey everyone,
Thanks so much for the helpful responses. Yes, it was 6mm and the plug is out!
-
Very Active Member
Thanks for letting us know the resolution.
Happy TRAils/NSD
Paul
2012 RT L
AMA 25 years Life Member
TRA
PGR
Rhino Riders Plate #83
Venturers #78
TOI
-
SpyderLovers Ambassador
Originally Posted by Gruntled
Has anyone had any trouble getting out oil drain plugs? I almost stripped the head on the trans plug on my '14 SE6, but finally got it out after motor cooled down.
Thanks,
Ray in SoCal
What did you do about the damaged drain plugs?
So did you install 'Gold Plugs'? Or did you install OEM?
Thank You and have a Blessed Day. ....
ENJOY YOUR LIFE WITH A SPYDER
Ryde with a Friend and be Safe
My Spyder ..... 'Little Blue-Boy'
-
I will look into installing Gold Plugs at the next change which probably won't be for about another year. The stock plug was still good enough to resuse.
-
Heat and cold. I had a hell of a time getting the crank pulley bolt out of a 22R, so I used a heat gun around it. Of course, the bolt heats up along with the block, but not as much. I had the socket I was using in the freezer. Heated up the whole area, hit the bolt with freeze spray, then slapped the cold socket on it and reefed on it. Popped loose.
The concept is to get the area around the bolt hole expanding with heat and the bolt itself contracting with cold. Same trick as installing bearing races.
Posting Permissions
- You may not post new threads
- You may not post replies
- You may not post attachments
- You may not edit your posts
-
Forum Rules
|