View Single Post
Old 15-11-2020, 09:34 PM   #5
avisionit
AU-XR8-302
 
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Romsey
Posts: 114
Cool Re: Best fix for stripped sump bolt hole.

Quote:
Originally Posted by 83Aerodyne View Post
A previous mechanic stripped the thread on the aluminum oil pan on my suzuki road bike. I tried tapping and a larger plug, extra fibre washer seals and I paid to have helicoil installed.....still leaked.

I needed a quick fix so used plumbers tape and automotive gasket cement...Not a leak in 5000 km.

Might be worth a try.

Not really a permanent fix
avisionit is offline   Reply With Quote