Oil leaking from oil plug

[Cruiser420]

Need some advice did a oil change on my YBR125 2005 and the bolt had previously been over tightened and i must of damaged the thread of the oil drain plug the bolt just twists and it's leaking, i've temp fixed it with a apoxy weld, can i get it re threaded or do i need a new oil pan? if so where would i get one and is that what there actually called as i cant find one anywhere...

[Dave M]

Helicoil is your best bet.

[moonzoomer]

Are you sure you have replaced the copper washer before replacing the oil bung?

[Piercee100]

I buggered one of these once because I didnt fit the copper washer and was stuck fast, spinning with no thread left. I also sealed it with some epoxy sealer. I ended up drilling a small hole next to it and then fitting an appropriate self tapping screw and a spring washer. I was 17 and the bike was a wreck although got another year out of it, but not the best answer I'm afraid.
A Helicoil is the correct reapir but getting the plug out is your biggest hurdle. Could be easier (depending on where it is) to buy a new engine panel / sump pan. Surely something must be available on ebay?
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[Islander]

As above, either get it helicoiled or look for a replacement sump pan (if the bike has one).

[Vincent]

There's no separate sump plate from what I can see, The sump is part of the LH crankcase. If the threads aren't too bad, you may get away with winding some PTFE tape on the plug.....just make sure none of it can work loose and end up in your oil system.
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[recman]

Is there enough material to cut a new thread the next size up and fit a larger plug?

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