Crankcase Bolt Stripped...now what??

[SpydherLuv]

I am doing the first service on my :spyder2: and stripped out the crankcase bolt. :gaah: What the heck do I do now? I don't want to do a half a$$ job and not drain the oil from the crankcase, but I would need to put in new oil if I need to take it in to have the bolt removed. Any suggestions?

 

[cyclelover63]

Did you strip out the hole or strip the threads on the plug?..You can buy new plugs online at goldplugs.com

 

[boborgera]

I am doing the first service on my :spyder2: and stripped out the crankcase bolt. :gaah: What the heck do I do now? I don't want to do a half a$$ job and not drain the oil from the crankcase, but I would need to put in new oil if I need to take it in to have the bolt removed. Any suggestions?

If you striped it by using a torx you might be able to remove it with an Allen, The plug is an Allen.

 

[SpydherLuv]

Stripped out the hole. I bought a bolt extractor and that :cus: bolt is not coming out. I'm going to change the oil filter, put in the new oil and give my dealership a call on Tuesday.

 

[Dudley]

Try to use an extension to make removing the plug easier. I use a spark plug socket. Not much effort to brake the plug loose.

 

[AMTJIM]

There's a brand of compound called "drive grip", you can also use lapping compound. Not guaranteed, but has really helped several times. Basically you apply into the crosstip, hex or torx head of a fastener and insert the tool tip. It fills the gaps in the head of the fastener and a previously stripped fastener will hold tight so you can loosen it. Try to get it the first time, it sometimes allows only 1 attempt. You can try to clean out the fastner and reapply the compound.

 

[SpydherLuv]

If you striped it by using a torx you might be able to remove it with an Allen, The plug is an Allen.

Crap! I wasn't even thinking about it being a hex bolt and used a torx bit....I'm such a dope sometimes.

I tried using the extractor, but I'll tell ya, that bolt did not budge! Now that I have drilled a hole in the bolt with the extractor, I'm afraid I'm gonna have to pay a heck of a lot more for my 600 mile service than I had planned.

 

[SpydherLuv]

There's a brand of compound called "drive grip", you can also use lapping compound. Not guaranteed, but has really helped several times. Basically you apply into the crosstip, hex or torx head of a fastener and insert the tool tip. It fills the gaps in the head of the fastener and a previously stripped fastener will hold tight so you can loosen it. Try to get it the first time, it sometimes allows only 1 attempt. You can try to clean out the fastner and reapply the compound.

Can this be applied with the fastener head facing downward? And how do you remove your tool/bit from the bolt once it breaks free?

 

[boborgera]

Crap! I wasn't even thinking about it being a hex bolt and used a torx bit....I'm such a dope sometimes.

I tried using the extractor, but I'll tell ya, that bolt did not budge! Now that I have drilled a hole in the bolt with the extractor, I'm afraid I'm gonna have to pay a heck of a lot more for my 600 mile service than I had planned.

Na, your not a dope if you read the threads you'll see quite a few members though that bolt was a torx:yikes:
I've removed a lot of bolts that i stripped [being a southpaw] with a chisel and a hammer, I never had one that didn't break lose
Just catch the edge of the plug with the chisel and tap counterclockwise at 12 3 6 9 O'clock. Good luck.:thumbup:

 

[AMTJIM]

If the head of the fastener is already drilled to cylinder shape, it will be to late for this method. It does require some of the original head to exist. This compound is not a JBweld or epoxy, it's like a toothpaste grit that does eventually dry, but carb spray, or denatured alcohol and a tooth brush or wire brush will clean it out. But of course, that fastener is done...so don't clean and re-use. Your dealer or Ace or Lowes should have something to match it. Just remember to take it with you to get the size and thread count correct. Have you tried vice grips yet? You may be able to find enough room for your ez out in the head of the fastener and vice grips biting down on the sidewall of the fastener, work them together. Don't hammer on it, you may crack the metal. Good luck!

 

[SpyderAnn01]

Can you drop the pan? If you can, then drilling it out and replacing it is easy. We had quite a time getting the plug out, and it is hard to see. I can see how easy it would be to strip it out.

 

[Lamonster]

I would try a hammer and chisel first. I've had pretty good luck doing that.

 

[NancysToy]

I would try a hammer and chisel first. I've had pretty good luck doing that.

:agree:

 

[dave01]

I would try a hammer and chisel first. I've had pretty good luck doing that.

Hammers are the best all around tool. Can be used for multiple things.

If I had a hammer....I'd hammer in the morning, I'd hammer in the evening.....all over this land........

 

[katnapper]

Oil Drain plug - HELP!

OK I see I am not the only one with a problem. But My drain plug sheared off! No choice (that I can see) but to drill a hole and use an easy out (bad name) anyone want to go to my house in Alabama and help? LOL

P.S. Glad it's the Spyder ny wife drives... oops did I type that?

 

[Campverdefela]

OK I see I am not the only one with a problem. But My drain plug sheared off! No choice (that I can see) but to drill a hole and use an easy out (bad name) anyone want to go to my house in Alabama and help? LOL

P.S. Glad it's the Spyder ny wife drives... oops did I type that?

Yikes!!!

 

[wyliec]

OK I see I am not the only one with a problem. But My drain plug sheared off! No choice (that I can see) but to drill a hole and use an easy out (bad name) anyone want to go to my house in Alabama and help? LOL

P.S. Glad it's the Spyder ny wife drives... oops did I type that?

How many different wives do you have, beside the ny one?

 

[Racy2]

Mine did the same thing. I used a chisel and hammer and was pretty easy once I got it jacked up so I could get at it. Good luck

 

[aka1004]

Wasn't someone selling replacement bolts or know where to get better replacements?

 

[wyliec]

Wasn't someone selling replacement bolts or know where to get better replacements?

Post #20 here:

http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=21268&highlight=magnetic+drain+plug

At one point GarytheBadger, I believe, was selling magnetic plugs. I'm not sure if he is a vendor any longer.