I have notice the passed few times I changed my oil the drain plug was not turing smoothly. Today it just kept turning and when I pulled it out I had threads on the drain plug. What are my option to fix without removing the oil pan? 2007 Street Glide


Thanks.

 

Probably going to have to get a self tapping drain plug and go slow. Then take some old oil and fill it up, and drain it. Do that a couple times to remove any metal bits, but it's not a guarantee. Smartest thing would be to remove the pan and clean.

 

new pan or time sert

 

When you get it fixed, remember these two words:

torque wrench

 

THanks for the comments. I have changed the oil 21 times. Always used a torgue wrench, I can say the same for the dealer when I had my oil changed in Reno. Can anyone tell me what size self tapping I need to buy?

 

Unless you want to tear motor out of bike & apart...here's the answer: http://www.timesert.com/

Also, IMO, don't use a torque wrench on oil pan plugs. Grew up on farm, changed oil on many types of motorized equipment/vehicles (combines to minibikes) and never in my 55-yrs have I ever stripped a single drain. Get the tight "feel" and you're good. No need to torque...you see the results.

 

Is there enough room if you lay the bike on its side to use the timesert product? Looks like it is possible with a left handed drill. Thoughts? Do you know what size timesert I would need to buy?

 

Better to leave it a touch under-torqued and have a tiny drip when you can re-tighten the plug a bit, then to overtighten and risk damage like this.

I like this idea- until a new pan can be installed that is:

Self Threading Tapered Piggyback Oil Pan Drain Plug...with JB weld...

https://axleaddict.com/auto-repair/O...ug-Easy-Repair

(about 1/2 way down the page)

Edit: another thread https://www.hdforums.com/forum/engin...ain-plugs.html

 

don't use a torque wrench on oil pan plugs ... I have to agree with this ... especially one with an o-ring. Snug it up and call it done.

 

Speaking of, anyone know of a piggyback plug for HD touring bikes? (bike without damage 08-13 model years)

that way the wear and tear would be on the piggybacked bolt and the larger bolt would never be removed from the bike.

Have seen setups for cars- ones with a little valve you open/close. Never bothered getting one for the bike, but maybe a good idea.