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GENERAL MOTORCYCLE FORUMS => GENERAL MECHANICAL & TECHNICAL => Topic started by: android12 on April 04, 2009, 09:04:01 PM

Title: Oil drain plug - coil or threading came out?
Post by: android12 on April 04, 2009, 09:04:01 PM

I just drained my oil and noticed what looks like a coil or threading poking out of the drain hole. What the hell is that? I dont think it was the threading coming out of the oil pan, the drain plug screwed back up but I have refilled and started any ideas???? The coil looks rough on the outside, not good.

Title: Re: Oil drain plug - coil or threading came out?
Post by: r_outsider on April 05, 2009, 03:11:40 AM

If I had to guess without seeing it, I'd say that the drain hole was previously stripped and the helicoil used to repair it is now working its way out. Pretty common.