Stripped Threads

razorsedge · 06-17-2008, 02:53 PM

Anybody else have the joy of stripping the casing threads where the oil drain bolt goes? The local shop here says they can fix it with a Hellicoil for cheap. Man, my heart dropped and I thought I was gonna have to replace the entire casing.

Anybody else have experiences dealing with stripped threads on bolts or in the holder?

tjscott2012 · 06-17-2008, 03:05 PM

yeah, the whole reason i got my bike for free was the previous owner stripped the spark plug hole and was too lazy to fix it. you maybe able to drill and tap the hole razorsedge

razorsedge · 06-17-2008, 04:40 PM

Yah, I considered doing it myself, but the price I was quoted was around $40. I figured that is a pretty small hit to take.

turtlemann14 · 06-17-2008, 05:09 PM

sounds right to me... taps = $$

if you can afford it just get a tap set i believe they are worth it

are hellicoils oil tight?

tjscott2012 · 06-17-2008, 05:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by turtlemann14

sounds right to me... taps = $$

if you can afford it just get a tap set i believe they are worth it

are hellicoils oil tight?

helicoils are air tight, i have one over my spark plug hole

razorsedge · 06-17-2008, 07:45 PM

When I phoned the shop, and told them my problem, right away they said I needed a Hellicoil, and that it's not a big deal to do. So I'm gonna assume they're made for exactly that purpose (to be air and liquid tight). It's only a half hours labour and there is a better chance they won't screw up vs. me doing it myself.

tjscott2012 · 06-17-2008, 07:55 PM

helicoils work, but id take a regular thread over one anyday. you dont even really have to have one, all an oil plug is, is a bolt with a rubber seal on the washer, all you need to do is drill and tap the hole 1 size bigger, get 1 size bigger bolt than your oil plug currently is, and get a rubber seal washer.

gscx · 06-17-2008, 08:16 PM

you have to replace a hellicoil when you take it off, it is aluminum and it will strip easy. and its actually only about 5 mins labor, all you do is put it on and srew the bolt in.

tjscott2012 · 06-17-2008, 08:21 PM

thats why i dont like them though, im not sure theyre aluminum, but id rather just have a hole and not replace them everytime

gscx · 06-17-2008, 08:21 PM

hthey are, thats why they are so easy to makle threads in

06-17-2008, 02:53 PM	#1 (permalink)
razorsedge C Rider Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta Posts: 42	Stripped Threads Anybody else have the joy of stripping the casing threads where the oil drain bolt goes? The local shop here says they can fix it with a Hellicoil for cheap. Man, my heart dropped and I thought I was gonna have to replace the entire casing. Anybody else have experiences dealing with stripped threads on bolts or in the holder?

06-17-2008, 03:05 PM	#2 (permalink)
tjscott2012 The Spam man Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Hurley, Mo Posts: 4,212	yeah, the whole reason i got my bike for free was the previous owner stripped the spark plug hole and was too lazy to fix it. you maybe able to drill and tap the hole razorsedge __________________ 2 strokes 2 wheels

06-17-2008, 05:09 PM	#4 (permalink)
turtlemann14 Pro Mototips Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: West Virginia Posts: 3,712	sounds right to me... taps = $$ if you can afford it just get a tap set i believe they are worth it are hellicoils oil tight? __________________ If it does not move at first, get a bigger hammer!! Myspace Kawasaki z1 900 1973 rake extended, big bore block 1127cc, carbs, straight pipe exhaust, coils, and new paint job Kawasaki klx250 1979 custom fiberglass silencer+ Honda xr200r 1985 stock = Dakaw Dk250 2008

06-17-2008, 07:55 PM	#7 (permalink)
tjscott2012 The Spam man Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Hurley, Mo Posts: 4,212	helicoils work, but id take a regular thread over one anyday. you dont even really have to have one, all an oil plug is, is a bolt with a rubber seal on the washer, all you need to do is drill and tap the hole 1 size bigger, get 1 size bigger bolt than your oil plug currently is, and get a rubber seal washer. __________________ 2 strokes 2 wheels

06-17-2008, 08:16 PM	#8 (permalink)
gscx Pro Mototips Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: bridgeville DE Posts: 2,073	you have to replace a hellicoil when you take it off, it is aluminum and it will strip easy. and its actually only about 5 mins labor, all you do is put it on and srew the bolt in. __________________ 2004 YZ-125 - PC exhaust, Blue applied triple tree, blue turner OV bars, ASV levers, Sunline sprocket and gold chain, FC springs, white plastic . DONT MESS WITH ME, I HAVE A HAMMER AND WILL USE IT!!!!!

06-17-2008, 04:40 PM	#3 (permalink)
razorsedge C Rider Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta Posts: 42	Yah, I considered doing it myself, but the price I was quoted was around $40. I figured that is a pretty small hit to take.

06-17-2008, 07:45 PM	#6 (permalink)
razorsedge C Rider Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta Posts: 42	When I phoned the shop, and told them my problem, right away they said I needed a Hellicoil, and that it's not a big deal to do. So I'm gonna assume they're made for exactly that purpose (to be air and liquid tight). It's only a half hours labour and there is a better chance they won't screw up vs. me doing it myself.

06-17-2008, 08:21 PM	#9 (permalink)
tjscott2012 The Spam man Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Hurley, Mo Posts: 4,212	thats why i dont like them though, im not sure theyre aluminum, but id rather just have a hole and not replace them everytime __________________ 2 strokes 2 wheels

06-17-2008, 08:21 PM	#10 (permalink)
gscx Pro Mototips Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: bridgeville DE Posts: 2,073	hthey are, thats why they are so easy to makle threads in __________________ 2004 YZ-125 - PC exhaust, Blue applied triple tree, blue turner OV bars, ASV levers, Sunline sprocket and gold chain, FC springs, white plastic . DONT MESS WITH ME, I HAVE A HAMMER AND WILL USE IT!!!!!

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