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Help! Drain plug head broke off! How do I get the threaded part out?!?!?!
Re: Help! Drain plug head broke off! How do I get the threaded part out?!?!?!
On May 14, 5:49 pm, scrape <scrapeNOTHA...@nc.rr,com > wrote:
> If there's any of the
> head left on there at all, you might try tapping it with a chisel.
Even if it's broken off flush, you can probably still get it out by
tapping it around with a hammer and sharp chisel. With the head broken
off, there's no 'load' on it, so it should come out very easily. You
could probably just cut a small groove in it with a dremel and use a
regular screwdriver to remove it.
Good luck,
Craig
On May 14, 5:49 pm, scrape <scrapeNOTHA...@nc.rr,com > wrote:
> If there's any of the
> head left on there at all, you might try tapping it with a chisel.
Even if it's broken off flush, you can probably still get it out by
tapping it around with a hammer and sharp chisel. With the head broken
off, there's no 'load' on it, so it should come out very easily. You
could probably just cut a small groove in it with a dremel and use a
regular screwdriver to remove it.
Good luck,
Craig
Re: Help! Drain plug head broke off! How do I get the threaded part out?!?!?!
On May 14, 10:23 pm, Craig <googlegroupm...@yahoo,com > wrote:
> On May 14, 5:49 pm, scrape <scrapeNOTHA...@nc.rr,com > wrote:
>
> > If there's any of the
> > head left on there at all, you might try tapping it with a chisel.
>
> Even if it's broken off flush, you can probably still get it out by
> tapping it around with a hammer and sharp chisel. With the head broken
> off, there's no 'load' on it, so it should come out very easily. You
> could probably just cut a small groove in it with a dremel and use a
> regular screwdriver to remove it.
>
> Good luck,
> Craig
This method worked for me when I broke a valve cover bolt on my XR250.
-- Tiago
On May 14, 10:23 pm, Craig <googlegroupm...@yahoo,com > wrote:
> On May 14, 5:49 pm, scrape <scrapeNOTHA...@nc.rr,com > wrote:
>
> > If there's any of the
> > head left on there at all, you might try tapping it with a chisel.
>
> Even if it's broken off flush, you can probably still get it out by
> tapping it around with a hammer and sharp chisel. With the head broken
> off, there's no 'load' on it, so it should come out very easily. You
> could probably just cut a small groove in it with a dremel and use a
> regular screwdriver to remove it.
>
> Good luck,
> Craig
This method worked for me when I broke a valve cover bolt on my XR250.
-- Tiago
Re: Help! Drain plug head broke off! How do I get the threaded part out?!?!?!
In article <32qm241qbrv3n735doq1cirhpc0km44jr9@4ax,com >,
nospam@my,net wrote:
> Hey all!
>
> I purchased a magnetic drain plug and put it in last oil change. I
> just went to change the oil (97 KX250) and the plug head just broke
> right off! Surprisingly 'casue I have a skid plate so I highly doubt
> anything (rock, etc.) caused it! Now I have the rest of the plug
> (threaded part) still in the cases. I've never used a tap-and-dye (or
> is it die) but I guess this is as good a time as any to learn. Does
> anyone have any suggestions or advice? A better alternative? Thanks
> in advance!
>
> Scott
Others have suggested good things. I'm curious about the drain plug.
Sounds defective--who made it? Where'd you get it? I have a Moose
drain plug in one of my bikes, hope it isn't a Moose brand...
I always use a torque wrench on the oil drain bolts. It requires a
surprisingly small amount of torque to get it right.
--
Charles
'99 YZ250
In article <32qm241qbrv3n735doq1cirhpc0km44jr9@4ax,com >,
nospam@my,net wrote:
> Hey all!
>
> I purchased a magnetic drain plug and put it in last oil change. I
> just went to change the oil (97 KX250) and the plug head just broke
> right off! Surprisingly 'casue I have a skid plate so I highly doubt
> anything (rock, etc.) caused it! Now I have the rest of the plug
> (threaded part) still in the cases. I've never used a tap-and-dye (or
> is it die) but I guess this is as good a time as any to learn. Does
> anyone have any suggestions or advice? A better alternative? Thanks
> in advance!
>
> Scott
Others have suggested good things. I'm curious about the drain plug.
Sounds defective--who made it? Where'd you get it? I have a Moose
drain plug in one of my bikes, hope it isn't a Moose brand...
I always use a torque wrench on the oil drain bolts. It requires a
surprisingly small amount of torque to get it right.
--
Charles
'99 YZ250
Re: Help! Drain plug head broke off! How do I get the threaded part out?!?!?!
On Wed, 14 May 2008 18:07:54 -0700, HardWorkingDog
<harvey@mush.man> wrote:
>In article <32qm241qbrv3n735doq1cirhpc0km44jr9@4ax,com >,
> nospam@my,net wrote:
>
>> Hey all!
>>
>> I purchased a magnetic drain plug and put it in last oil change. I
>> just went to change the oil (97 KX250) and the plug head just broke
>> right off! Surprisingly 'casue I have a skid plate so I highly doubt
>> anything (rock, etc.) caused it! Now I have the rest of the plug
>> (threaded part) still in the cases. I've never used a tap-and-dye (or
>> is it die) but I guess this is as good a time as any to learn. Does
>> anyone have any suggestions or advice? A better alternative? Thanks
>> in advance!
>>
>> Scott
>
>Others have suggested good things. I'm curious about the drain plug.
>Sounds defective--who made it? Where'd you get it? I have a Moose
>drain plug in one of my bikes, hope it isn't a Moose brand...
I imagine it had something to do with dissimilar metals. I had
one freeze up in an older bike. Tapping it for a good while with
a chisel and hammer got it loose eventually.
>I always use a torque wrench on the oil drain bolts. It requires a
>surprisingly small amount of torque to get it right.
I always use a crush washer and trust my instincts.
----
Team NCS Off Road
----
On Wed, 14 May 2008 18:07:54 -0700, HardWorkingDog
<harvey@mush.man> wrote:
>In article <32qm241qbrv3n735doq1cirhpc0km44jr9@4ax,com >,
> nospam@my,net wrote:
>
>> Hey all!
>>
>> I purchased a magnetic drain plug and put it in last oil change. I
>> just went to change the oil (97 KX250) and the plug head just broke
>> right off! Surprisingly 'casue I have a skid plate so I highly doubt
>> anything (rock, etc.) caused it! Now I have the rest of the plug
>> (threaded part) still in the cases. I've never used a tap-and-dye (or
>> is it die) but I guess this is as good a time as any to learn. Does
>> anyone have any suggestions or advice? A better alternative? Thanks
>> in advance!
>>
>> Scott
>
>Others have suggested good things. I'm curious about the drain plug.
>Sounds defective--who made it? Where'd you get it? I have a Moose
>drain plug in one of my bikes, hope it isn't a Moose brand...
I imagine it had something to do with dissimilar metals. I had
one freeze up in an older bike. Tapping it for a good while with
a chisel and hammer got it loose eventually.
>I always use a torque wrench on the oil drain bolts. It requires a
>surprisingly small amount of torque to get it right.
I always use a crush washer and trust my instincts.
----
Team NCS Off Road
----
Re: Help! Drain plug head broke off! How do I get the threaded part out?!?!?!
On Wed, 14 May 2008 18:07:54 -0700, HardWorkingDog <harvey@mush.man>
wrote:
>In article <32qm241qbrv3n735doq1cirhpc0km44jr9@4ax,com >,
> nospam@my,net wrote:
>
>> Hey all!
>>
>> I purchased a magnetic drain plug and put it in last oil change. I
>> just went to change the oil (97 KX250) and the plug head just broke
>> right off! Surprisingly 'casue I have a skid plate so I highly doubt
>> anything (rock, etc.) caused it! Now I have the rest of the plug
>> (threaded part) still in the cases. I've never used a tap-and-dye (or
>> is it die) but I guess this is as good a time as any to learn. Does
>> anyone have any suggestions or advice? A better alternative? Thanks
>> in advance!
>>
>> Scott
>
>Others have suggested good things. I'm curious about the drain plug.
>Sounds defective--who made it? Where'd you get it? I have a Moose
>drain plug in one of my bikes, hope it isn't a Moose brand...
>
>I always use a torque wrench on the oil drain bolts. It requires a
>surprisingly small amount of torque to get it right.
Hey there!
It was made by Tusk and I bought it from Rockymountainatvmc. I was
purchasing a set of Acerbis Bark Busters (70 or so bucks) and got free
shipping with a purchase over 99 fun-tickets so I loaded up on a few
things I really wasn't looking for (long tire iron, etc...) and that's
when I bought it... Kinda wish I hadn't now! :-) I change the oil
all the time with no problems for years - I prolly shouldn't have
worried about metalic parts in the oil in the first place...
Thanks for all the suggestions, guys!!!!
On Wed, 14 May 2008 18:07:54 -0700, HardWorkingDog <harvey@mush.man>
wrote:
>In article <32qm241qbrv3n735doq1cirhpc0km44jr9@4ax,com >,
> nospam@my,net wrote:
>
>> Hey all!
>>
>> I purchased a magnetic drain plug and put it in last oil change. I
>> just went to change the oil (97 KX250) and the plug head just broke
>> right off! Surprisingly 'casue I have a skid plate so I highly doubt
>> anything (rock, etc.) caused it! Now I have the rest of the plug
>> (threaded part) still in the cases. I've never used a tap-and-dye (or
>> is it die) but I guess this is as good a time as any to learn. Does
>> anyone have any suggestions or advice? A better alternative? Thanks
>> in advance!
>>
>> Scott
>
>Others have suggested good things. I'm curious about the drain plug.
>Sounds defective--who made it? Where'd you get it? I have a Moose
>drain plug in one of my bikes, hope it isn't a Moose brand...
>
>I always use a torque wrench on the oil drain bolts. It requires a
>surprisingly small amount of torque to get it right.
Hey there!
It was made by Tusk and I bought it from Rockymountainatvmc. I was
purchasing a set of Acerbis Bark Busters (70 or so bucks) and got free
shipping with a purchase over 99 fun-tickets so I loaded up on a few
things I really wasn't looking for (long tire iron, etc...) and that's
when I bought it... Kinda wish I hadn't now! :-) I change the oil
all the time with no problems for years - I prolly shouldn't have
worried about metalic parts in the oil in the first place...
Thanks for all the suggestions, guys!!!!
Re: Help! Drain plug head broke off! <---- Thanks for all the responses, guys!!! MUCH appreciate
On Wed, 14 May 2008 15:37:14 -0700, nospam@my,net wrote:
>Hey all!
>
>I purchased a magnetic drain plug and put it in last oil change. I
>just went to change the oil (97 KX250) and the plug head just broke
>right off! Surprisingly 'casue I have a skid plate so I highly doubt
>anything (rock, etc.) caused it! Now I have the rest of the plug
>(threaded part) still in the cases. I've never used a tap-and-dye (or
>is it die) but I guess this is as good a time as any to learn. Does
>anyone have any suggestions or advice? A better alternative? Thanks
>in advance!
>
>Scott
On Wed, 14 May 2008 15:37:14 -0700, nospam@my,net wrote:
>Hey all!
>
>I purchased a magnetic drain plug and put it in last oil change. I
>just went to change the oil (97 KX250) and the plug head just broke
>right off! Surprisingly 'casue I have a skid plate so I highly doubt
>anything (rock, etc.) caused it! Now I have the rest of the plug
>(threaded part) still in the cases. I've never used a tap-and-dye (or
>is it die) but I guess this is as good a time as any to learn. Does
>anyone have any suggestions or advice? A better alternative? Thanks
>in advance!
>
>Scott
Re: Help! Drain plug head broke off! How do I get the threaded part out?!?!?!
On May 14, 6:37 pm, nos...@my,net wrote:
> Hey all!
>
> I purchased a magnetic drain plug and put it in last oil change. I
> just went to change the oil (97 KX250) and the plug head just broke
> right off! Surprisingly 'casue I have a skid plate so I highly doubt
> anything (rock, etc.) caused it! Now I have the rest of the plug
> (threaded part) still in the cases. I've never used a tap-and-dye (or
> is it die) but I guess this is as good a time as any to learn. Does
> anyone have any suggestions or advice? A better alternative? Thanks
> in advance!
>
> Scott
If the bolt is steel you could always have someone mig-weld a nut to
it.
Dave
On May 14, 6:37 pm, nos...@my,net wrote:
> Hey all!
>
> I purchased a magnetic drain plug and put it in last oil change. I
> just went to change the oil (97 KX250) and the plug head just broke
> right off! Surprisingly 'casue I have a skid plate so I highly doubt
> anything (rock, etc.) caused it! Now I have the rest of the plug
> (threaded part) still in the cases. I've never used a tap-and-dye (or
> is it die) but I guess this is as good a time as any to learn. Does
> anyone have any suggestions or advice? A better alternative? Thanks
> in advance!
>
> Scott
If the bolt is steel you could always have someone mig-weld a nut to
it.
Dave
Re: Help! Drain plug head broke off! How do I get the threaded part out?!?!?!
If it was really stuck for whatever reason, maybe you could drill the
offending plug and tap it for a smaller drain plug.
If it was really stuck for whatever reason, maybe you could drill the
offending plug and tap it for a smaller drain plug.
Re: Help! Drain plug head broke off! How do I get the threaded part out?!?!?!
Leave the ofending drain bolt in place and use a suction to drain tha
old oli out through the oil filler spout. Refill with new oil. Don't
ride too far from the house at first until you can be sure that the
old bolt will stay in place. OF
Leave the ofending drain bolt in place and use a suction to drain tha
old oli out through the oil filler spout. Refill with new oil. Don't
ride too far from the house at first until you can be sure that the
old bolt will stay in place. OF
Re: Help! Drain plug head broke off! How do I get the threaded part out?!?!?!
On May 14, 3:37 pm, nos...@my,net wrote:
> Hey all!
>
> I purchased a magnetic drain plug and put it in last oil change. I
> just went to change the oil (97 KX250) and the plug head just broke
> right off! Surprisingly 'casue I have a skid plate so I highly doubt
> anything (rock, etc.) caused it! Now I have the rest of the plug
> (threaded part) still in the cases. I've never used a tap-and-dye (or
> is it die) but I guess this is as good a time as any to learn. Does
> anyone have any suggestions or advice? A better alternative? Thanks
> in advance!
>
> Scott
I've used these with pretty good success.
http :// www .sears,com /shc/s/p 10153 12605 00952157000P?vName=Tools&cName=Mechanics+Tools
Dennis Kennedy
On May 14, 3:37 pm, nos...@my,net wrote:
> Hey all!
>
> I purchased a magnetic drain plug and put it in last oil change. I
> just went to change the oil (97 KX250) and the plug head just broke
> right off! Surprisingly 'casue I have a skid plate so I highly doubt
> anything (rock, etc.) caused it! Now I have the rest of the plug
> (threaded part) still in the cases. I've never used a tap-and-dye (or
> is it die) but I guess this is as good a time as any to learn. Does
> anyone have any suggestions or advice? A better alternative? Thanks
> in advance!
>
> Scott
I've used these with pretty good success.
http :// www .sears,com /shc/s/p 10153 12605 00952157000P?vName=Tools&cName=Mechanics+Tools
Dennis Kennedy
Re: Help! Drain plug head broke off! How do I get the threaded part out?!?!?!
On Thu, 15 May 2008 16:19:45 -0700 (PDT), dennisbk@gmail,com wrote:
>On May 14, 3:37 pm, nos...@my,net wrote:
>> Hey all!
>>
>> I purchased a magnetic drain plug and put it in last oil change. I
>> just went to change the oil (97 KX250) and the plug head just broke
>> right off! Surprisingly 'casue I have a skid plate so I highly doubt
>> anything (rock, etc.) caused it! Now I have the rest of the plug
>> (threaded part) still in the cases. I've never used a tap-and-dye (or
>> is it die) but I guess this is as good a time as any to learn. Does
>> anyone have any suggestions or advice? A better alternative? Thanks
>> in advance!
>>
>> Scott
>
>I've used these with pretty good success.
> http :// www .sears,com /shc/s/p_10153_12605_00952157000P?vName=Tools&cName=Mechanics+Tools
>
>Dennis Kennedy
Hey all!
I started a new thread 'cause the plug remnants are not what
expected... Either hollow or defective and thus the Easy Out didn't
work.... Pics on ABPM, too.
Thanks all!
On Thu, 15 May 2008 16:19:45 -0700 (PDT), dennisbk@gmail,com wrote:
>On May 14, 3:37 pm, nos...@my,net wrote:
>> Hey all!
>>
>> I purchased a magnetic drain plug and put it in last oil change. I
>> just went to change the oil (97 KX250) and the plug head just broke
>> right off! Surprisingly 'casue I have a skid plate so I highly doubt
>> anything (rock, etc.) caused it! Now I have the rest of the plug
>> (threaded part) still in the cases. I've never used a tap-and-dye (or
>> is it die) but I guess this is as good a time as any to learn. Does
>> anyone have any suggestions or advice? A better alternative? Thanks
>> in advance!
>>
>> Scott
>
>I've used these with pretty good success.
> http :// www .sears,com /shc/s/p_10153_12605_00952157000P?vName=Tools&cName=Mechanics+Tools
>
>Dennis Kennedy
Hey all!
I started a new thread 'cause the plug remnants are not what
expected... Either hollow or defective and thus the Easy Out didn't
work.... Pics on ABPM, too.
Thanks all!
Re: Help! Drain plug head broke off! How do I get the threaded part out?!?!?!
On Thu, 15 May 2008 19:57:11 -0700, nospam@my,net wrote:
>I started a new thread 'cause the plug remnants are not what
>expected... Either hollow or defective and thus the Easy Out didn't
>work.... Pics on ABPM, too.
Get a flat blade screwdriver wedged in there and back the mofo
out.
If that's red loctite in the picture, you're hosed. And would
explain why the head snapped off.
If that *is* the case, pull the cover off, drill it out and
heli-coil it.
----
Team NCS Off Road
----
On Thu, 15 May 2008 19:57:11 -0700, nospam@my,net wrote:
>I started a new thread 'cause the plug remnants are not what
>expected... Either hollow or defective and thus the Easy Out didn't
>work.... Pics on ABPM, too.
Get a flat blade screwdriver wedged in there and back the mofo
out.
If that's red loctite in the picture, you're hosed. And would
explain why the head snapped off.
If that *is* the case, pull the cover off, drill it out and
heli-coil it.
----
Team NCS Off Road
----
Re: Help! Drain plug head broke off! How do I get the threaded part out?!?!?!
*****************************************
>On Thu, 15 May 2008 23:28:41 -0400, scrape <scrapeNOTHANKS@nc.rr,com > wrote:
>
>If that's red loctite in the picture, you're hosed. And would
>explain why the head snapped off.
****************************************
Scott,
If it is red loctite (high strength), you may need to apply some heat
to the area to break it's bond. (hand held propane torch comes to
mind) Just don't apply too much heat and distort/melt the cases or
ruin the center case gasket. Just "local" heat, on the plug and
immediately around the edge of plug hole.
Wudsracer/Jim Cook
Smackover Racing
'06 Gas Gas DE300
'82 Husqvarna XC250
Team LAGNAF
*****************************************
>On Thu, 15 May 2008 23:28:41 -0400, scrape <scrapeNOTHANKS@nc.rr,com > wrote:
>
>If that's red loctite in the picture, you're hosed. And would
>explain why the head snapped off.
****************************************
Scott,
If it is red loctite (high strength), you may need to apply some heat
to the area to break it's bond. (hand held propane torch comes to
mind) Just don't apply too much heat and distort/melt the cases or
ruin the center case gasket. Just "local" heat, on the plug and
immediately around the edge of plug hole.
Wudsracer/Jim Cook
Smackover Racing
'06 Gas Gas DE300
'82 Husqvarna XC250
Team LAGNAF
Re: Help! Drain plug head broke off! How do I get the threaded part out?!?!?!
On Fri, 16 May 2008 00:05:53 -0500, Wudsracer <babbaloo@Lucy,com >
wrote:
>
>*****************************************
>>On Thu, 15 May 2008 23:28:41 -0400, scrape <scrapeNOTHANKS@nc.rr,com > wrote:
>
>>
>>If that's red loctite in the picture, you're hosed. And would
>>explain why the head snapped off.
>****************************************
>Scott,
> If it is red loctite (high strength), you may need to apply some heat
>to the area to break it's bond. (hand held propane torch comes to
>mind) Just don't apply too much heat and distort/melt the cases or
>ruin the center case gasket. Just "local" heat, on the plug and
>immediately around the edge of plug hole.
>
>
> Wudsracer/Jim Cook
> Smackover Racing
> '06 Gas Gas DE300
> '82 Husqvarna XC250
> Team LAGNAF
>
Thanks guys! Luckily there is no Loctite! At least there's one piece
of good news! I'll try more when I get home from work tonight!
Thanks again!
On Fri, 16 May 2008 00:05:53 -0500, Wudsracer <babbaloo@Lucy,com >
wrote:
>
>*****************************************
>>On Thu, 15 May 2008 23:28:41 -0400, scrape <scrapeNOTHANKS@nc.rr,com > wrote:
>
>>
>>If that's red loctite in the picture, you're hosed. And would
>>explain why the head snapped off.
>****************************************
>Scott,
> If it is red loctite (high strength), you may need to apply some heat
>to the area to break it's bond. (hand held propane torch comes to
>mind) Just don't apply too much heat and distort/melt the cases or
>ruin the center case gasket. Just "local" heat, on the plug and
>immediately around the edge of plug hole.
>
>
> Wudsracer/Jim Cook
> Smackover Racing
> '06 Gas Gas DE300
> '82 Husqvarna XC250
> Team LAGNAF
>
Thanks guys! Luckily there is no Loctite! At least there's one piece
of good news! I'll try more when I get home from work tonight!
Thanks again!
