stripped out oil drain plug.

[Crackerjack99]

Has anyone had a dealer to remove a stripped out drain plug? Just asking in case you know what happens. I already have new ones from Lamonster ordered just in case.

 

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

Has anyone had a dealer to remove a stripped out drain plug? Just asking in case you know what happens. I already have new ones from Lamonster ordered just in case.

I don't believe a Drain plug ( which is stainless steel ) can be stripped out ..... I'm very sure the Alloy pan / case will strip first. ..... very expensive fix ..... be careful .... PS always give a couple of hard raps to the socket to break the varnish seal hot oil creates .... and ALWAYS set your wrench to Loosen before you put it on ..... good luck ....Mike :thumbup:

 

[T.P.]

Better let people know whats stripped out, torx, allen or plug threads in engine case. As your sitting on your Spyder, Torx left side allen Right side.

T.P.

 

[Crackerjack99]

Question was, has anyone had a dealer to fix a stripped out torx head, just asking I have heard of some being stripped.

 

[CopperSpyder]

I have stripped out the torx head before. I used an easy out to get the plug out after. Due like BK said make sure and tap the plug a few times before you try and take it out.

 

[Little Blue]

Oil Drain Plugs

:chat: Just as BK has stated. Put a socket on the plug and hit it. Also make sure your ratchet is set to remove the drain plugs. (ccw). .....:thumbup:

 

[pegasus1300]

So I guess the answer to your question is "no". Or if they have they are too shy to say so. Have you stripped something? Or preparing just in case?

 

[Crackerjack99]

So I guess the answer to your question is "no". Or if they have they are too shy to say so. Have you stripped something? Or preparing just in case?

Just in case, heard some stories years past.

 

[pegasus1300]

In my experience I have found that if you make sure the torx or allen bit is all the way seated in the drain bolt and tapped a couple of times you will get it out without stripping.If you haven't already done so go to your favorite tool outlet buy one (1) torx of the proper size and one(1) 6mm Allen, I like 3/8 drive. Good luck with your oil change go slow and take your time and you should be fine.

 

[2dogs]

After you've removed your OEM oil drain plugs replace them with hex head gold plugs. :thumbup: You'll never be sorry you did. nojoke

 

[Crackerjack99]

Thanks for the responses, all good advice.

 

[Jane1330]

Apparently Gold Plug has folded, the phone is disconnected and e-mails etc... go unanswered. Placed an order and funds were paid...crickets

 

[Peacekeeper6]

I've had good success in removing stubborn bolts/screws with this tool:

https://www.amazon.com/TEKTON-2905-...=hi&sprefix=hand+impact+tool,tools,233&sr=1-4

The caveat is you MUST use the correct bits (Torx 45 on the left, 6mm Allen on the right) AND when you rap on the tool, you MUST insure it's turning the correct direction.

Good luck (it's really a non-issue IF you use the correct tool for the job).

 

[Peter Aawen]

C'mon people, the resurgence of all these oil change & drain plug threads is simply because Jane has (in every thread) kindly given us a heads up that apparently Gold Plugs has folded!! See post #12, quoted below....

Apparently Gold Plug has folded, the phone is disconnected and e-mails etc... go unanswered. Placed an order and funds were paid...crickets

So there is no further need to rehash the already finalised discussion in any of these threads - not unless you've got something new &/or helpful to add that hasn't already been covered, anyway!! :lecturef_smilie:

And No, there is no need to report these posts, it's not spam - well, not yet anyway!

 

[UtahPete]

Magnetic oil drain plugs

How come all the other threads on this topic got closed?

Hope it's okay to post this link to Lamonster's listing https://www.lamonstergarage.com/show-chrome-can-am-spyder-1330-m14-1-5-magnetic-drain-plug/

 

[Peter Aawen]

Did you actually READ any of those 'other threads' that got closed Pete?? More than just the last post?? And especially those that stayed open?? . I would've thought reading more than just the latest posts in them and looking at the original post dates would make it pretty obvious..... but for those who didn't bother to read any of the earlier posts, I've put in an extra post to make doubly sure that now it is obvious! .... :banghead:

And thanks for repeating RiderDuke's link from one of those other threads into this thread too. :thumbup:

That sucks Jane.... Try Lamonster Garage...
https://www.lamonstergarage.com/show-chrome-can-am-spyder-1330-m14-1-5-magnetic-drain-plug/

 

[UtahPete]

...link to Lamonster's listing https://www.lamonstergarage.com/show-chrome-can-am-spyder-1330-m14-1-5-magnetic-drain-plug/

Does anyone know if these Show Chrome magnetic drain plugs are the same as the ones Gold Plug was selling? If so, fans of Gold Plug now have a source.

 

[Wmoater]

I don’t think they are the same. If they are, you are getting both drain plugs for the price of 1 gold plug. They do look the same though. My gold plugs are 17mm and 15mm heads. For some reason I remember seeing these come out after I had already bought mine in 17.

 

[UtahPete]

Here's a link to the Dimple brand that some people here use with good results...

https://drainplugmagnets.com/motorcycles/can-am-spyder/

 

[Woodaddict]

AND there was one brand that would break cause of a thin wall???