chris1984
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 Posted: 20:38 - 06 Oct 2009  Post subject: Re: HELP |
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| chris1984 wrote: | Have broke the thread on the sump on my zxr 400 does this mean a new sump of is there a way around this,thanks |
You can repair it in a number of ways:
Use a timesert or helicoil to repair the original thread, and fit a new sump plug & washer.
Tap a new, larger thread, and fit a new, larger sump plug & washer.
Remove the sump, clean & degrease it thoroughly, then use JB Weld to fix the sump plug in permanently, after drilling & tapping it for a smaller bolt to use as a new sump plug.
Few other ways not worth mentioning/too bodgy.
Personally, I'd go for the 1st or 2nd remedy as the best repair & most cost effective.
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chris1984
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| Posted: 22:57 - 06 Oct 2009 Post subject: |
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You should ideally remove the sump, since it's a simple job and you can then ensure no swarf or other debris gets in the oil. It's quite possible to do a repair with the sump in place however.
Helicoils work by fitting a spring-steel thread in place of the original thread using a special insertion tool. You could do it yourself, but the helicoil kit would probably cost the same as a used sump, or to pay a bike shop to do the helicoil.
My advice is remove the sump and ring-around to find an engineering shop or bike shop who will fix the thread. If you were local to me I'd do it for nowt.
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