stripped case?!

[Red Rooster]

I uhhh, well kinda stripped out my drain plug. It got overtightend a long time ago and now it wont get tight.(keeps turning wont get tight). The plug is fine but the case is striped. Any ideas on how the best way to fix this is greatly appreciately. My quad is laid up now and i coulda gone wheelin with some chicks tonight Too:( :( :( :( :rolleyes: BUMMER!!!

[Red Rooster]

Some one has had this happen to them before?!

[oynot400]

I would put in a Heil Coil. ;)

Heli-Coils are good, but if you can get a plug that is 1 mm or so larger in diameter, you might be able to just tap out the hole to the next size bigger.

VC

[Red Rooster]

Where can I get a heli coil kit? I've heard about them before but never seen one. Thanks for the replys.

[oynot400]

You should be able to get a heli coil at a hardware or automotive parts store. Just figure out what size you stripped out and they should hook you up with the right size. ;)

[Red Rooster]

I did some checking and I think I am leaning twoards the "time-sert" product. Look up www.timesert.com and tell me what you think. I think they would be better as a drain plug repair.

[Red Rooster]

And does any one know what size threads the stock drain plug is?(400ex and 300ex are the same) 1.25, 1.5, or 1.75? Thanks for the help. And would I have to split the cases to use a heli-coil kit? That would stink. I was thinking to just put compressed air in the dipstick hole.

[Leo]

take the drain plug to the local autoparts store, tell them you want one "single oversize"..

basically it's the same thread pitch, but slightly larger.. they are designed to cut threads as you turn them in.. If used carefully you should be fine.. After you put it in you need to take it back out and flush the chips (if any) out with some clean oil..

Leo

[Red Rooster]

Ok, I have to help my mom pull weeds and if we are done By 3:00 tomorrow we can go away to town. See I live about 7miles out. And I'm not old 'nough to drive yet. Thanks to everyone who responded.