Stripped oil plug yep another one lol

[dunerat]

This is on a 2012 rzr 900 4 seater. The title says it all. I was able to finally remove the bolt but I think the threads in the oil pan are damaged. Has anyone used the oversize rubber ones they sell at the automotive store. It looks like they are the same as a plumbers plug. Just trying to find out what the best and safest fix will be. Thank you

 

[dunerat]

Has anyone used a heli coil ?

 

[Cisco Kid]

Maybe a bigger plug and re-threading the hole ;-)

I think they have a kit for this ?

 

[dunerat]

Thanks Cisco do you know of any kits? I am not very good when it comes to mechanical issues thanks

 

[Cisco Kid]

Auto Zone may have the tool for this and you can use it for free,
take your old plug and go talk to them ;-)

 

[Rzrcsi]

http://www.rivetsonline.com/thread-repair-kits/unique-special-thread-size-kits.html

Maybe something like this... don't know what size but might work for you Scott.

 

[dunerat]

Thanks Jim I will look into this

 

[Simi Dude]

Heli Coil is the ticket.

 

[dunerat]

Thanks Zane

 

[Plumber]

I did this on the transmission plug and transfer case plug on my old 800. Get a tap, drill bit and appropriate plug to fit. Just go the next size up. The oil in the pan will help lube your tap, go in and out every thread, this should take you about an hr and a half to make your threads. Use lots of q tips to pull out the shavings every time you pull the tap out. Use teflon tape on your new plug, for good measure.
I do not recommend using a heli coil, my experience with them is that if you dont fit it just right, the coil will stretch out.
You can use a rubber grommet stop but if anyrhing catches the locking clip, the plug could come out while your riding and lose oil and your engine.
Best bet. Tap it

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[Plumber]

Napa has drill and tap kits. Plugs that fit the tapped hole.

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[dunerat]

Thanks Cory I actually just bought a new oil pan and I am going to fix the old one and keep it as a spare so this will diffently help thanks

 

[Simi Dude]

Buy one of those cheap torque wrenches from Harbor freight so you don't strip it again.....think they are like $10 on sale.

 

[Plumber]

Thanks Cory I actually just bought a new oil pan and I am going to fix the old one and keep it as a spare so this will diffently help thanks

Ah

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[dunerat]

Buy one of those cheap torque wrenches from Harbor freight so you don't strip it again.....think they are like $10 on sale.

It was very strange but it never really tightened but I am going to defiantly take your advice and get a torque wrench from harbor freight