i would just find a used oil pan on ebay.. i needed one a few years ago. sent an email to a few people selling parts on ebay.. a guy sold me one for $15.00.. a bigger plug is an option also..i have done that dozens of times on Japanese bikes and quads. i don't like helicoils on drain plugs because they tend to pull out easy if the bolt is put in and out multiple times, like after a few normal oil changes

 

put a baker plus 1 on it and move forward. make this potential issue an improvement and better cool your engine. its only money, you can't take it with you

 

http://www.timesert.com/ is the way to go. http://www.cgenterprises.com/harley_...otorcycles.htm

 

hey no tyme, have you considered getting the threaded portion of the hole welded up? you could always re-tap for a chevy drain plug and flat sealing washer too. brass drain plug of course to avoid future problems. if the person is familiar with tig, then he'll be able to eliminate the porous and oil saturated syndrome. just get the threads welded over, mill the surface for contact to a common brass drain plug and sealing washer. ford, chevy, etc. and tap for your most practical size of plug. it doesn't have to be a silly harley o'ring to work. after all, it's only a drain plug.

 

Actually it is worth it.The bike will run about 15-20 degrees cooler.go to the baker website and read the description,it;s a little more than just an extra qt.

 

There isn't.

 

I dont think a thread insert would be a good repair for this because of the O-ring seal surface.
If it was mine,I would remove the pan.Find an automotive drain plug and machine the pan for the plug.Probly a plug with a flat surface with gasket and machine a spotface on the pan for sealing and an oversize thread.
I could do the work myself but think if someone had to pay,it would still be cheaper than a new pan.

 

A lot of people think Helicoils are junk.
I wonder if these same people fly in aircraft!

I machine a lot of aluminum aircraft parts that get Helicoils installed in them.Dont think Helicoils would be used if they were no good!

 

Engine or transmission plug?
When you have a moment and oil is drained..please review the interior threading of plug hole..Reason: many times there is much more depth of virgin thread available and a longer plug from NAPA or any autopart can resolve your problem.
There are several self taping drain plugs in the oil section of autoparts. They look like a normal drain plug but have a tapered start.One time oversize should work well with the same thread and pitch(some have a magnet) and you would not torque to spec..hand tight and quarter turn(use some white liquid thread sealant)..
for more time and money on a professional repair a time sert might be a consideration since they are designed for oil drain plug repairs.

 

Teflon tape is cheapest... I don't suggest either. I'm thinking the Baker +1 pan is a great idea and I have been considering one of those even though I don't have a plug thread that is damaged as described above.