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/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl General Category >> Rubber Side Down! >> Oil Drain Screw is... screwed! /cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?num=1246304965 Message started by seb481 on 06/29/09 at 12:49:25 |
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Title: Oil Drain Screw is... screwed! Post by seb481 on 06/29/09 at 12:49:25 I'm trying to do my very first oil change but the oil drain is totally messed up. I tried ti unscrew it but it is very "roundish" so none of my tools can help. Besides, I don't want to go to hard on it and make it even worse... What should I do? Should I take it to a mechanic? They must have some power tools to remove this, no? |
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Title: Re: Oil Drain Screw is... screwed! Post by Yonuh Adisi on 06/29/09 at 13:20:15 Buy a new drain plug/screw then use some vise grips on the old one. |
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Title: Re: Oil Drain Screw is... screwed! Post by Stimpy on 06/29/09 at 13:33:30 yes use vice grips http://www.vetquip.com.au/products/Orthopaedic%20Stainless%20Steel%20Vise%20Grip%2020cm.gif and order a new MAGNETIC oil plug! here: http://www.magneticdrainplug.com/Motorcycle_Drain_Plugs/MP062.html http://www.magneticdrainplug.com/sitebuilder/images/Drain_Plug_Strength-141x442.jpg http://www.triumph-online.co.uk/ekmps/shops/squaredealsmot/resources/Image/USED%20TRIUMPH%20MAGNETIC%20SUMP%20OIL%20DRAIN%20PLUG.jpg ** wait with oil change until you get new plug |
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Title: Re: Oil Drain Screw is... screwed! Post by Skid Mark on 06/29/09 at 13:45:50 When you are reefing on in the plug with the vice grips, be ready for when it lets go. You'll end up bashing you knuckles if you are not careful!!! Trust me on this ;D |
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Title: Re: Oil Drain Screw is... screwed! Post by photojoe on 06/29/09 at 13:50:03 Ditto on the vise grips, one tool I would never ride without. So strong that you could make a temp foot peg out of it if need be. |
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Title: Re: Oil Drain Screw is... screwed! Post by seb481 on 06/29/09 at 14:21:39 I just ordered a Magnetic oil plug. Next step is buying a vise grip. Thanks again for your feedback and help. |
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Title: Re: Oil Drain Screw is... screwed! Post by rl153 on 06/29/09 at 20:00:45 I was looking at faq on magneticdrainplug website and they said suzukis come with magnetic drain plugs , is it neseccary to change them ? Thanks! |
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Title: Re: Oil Drain Screw is... screwed! Post by bill67 on 06/29/09 at 20:04:23 Years ago I had a Suzuki that came with magnetic drain plug,I don't remember what year,But my later Suzukis didn't come with them. |
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Title: Re: Oil Drain Screw is... screwed! Post by abotech on 06/29/09 at 20:37:06 And use a 6 point socket. |
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Title: Re: Oil Drain Screw is... screwed! Post by justin_o_guy2 on 06/29/09 at 21:34:00 If the head of the plug is so messed up a wrench wont stay on & the vise grips slip off, file 2 flats on the head & put a crescent wrench on that. Wiggle the wrench & use pliers to tighten it to the MAX, then puyt a cheater on it & drive Down on the cheater. The location of the plug can confuse folks, so the wrench goes toward the front tire & then drive down. |
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Title: Re: Oil Drain Screw is... screwed! Post by drharveys on 06/30/09 at 05:24:28 7D5A47435E572E0 wrote:
I poked around that website and the model search doesn't include the Savage 650 / Boulevard S40. They do have two different Suzuki plugs. Could someone who has actually used their plug let them know which one fits our bikes? |
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Title: Re: Oil Drain Screw is... screwed! Post by verslagen1 on 06/30/09 at 07:04:37 Look harder Magneticdrainplugs is where I got mine Sorry can't find for you. |
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Title: Re: Oil Drain Screw is... screwed! Post by PTRider on 06/30/09 at 10:06:50 3F292E78747D4C0 wrote:
Shop around to find a 14 mm combination end wrench or box end wrench with a six point box end. If you don't find one on the shelf, you can have a good hardware store or auto parts store order one for you. Look at the upper wrench in this image. The six point wrench contacts more area of the flats on the head and does a better job. http://www.mytoolstore.com/sk/mtrcombo.jpg Maybe someone wrenched on it with a 9/16" wrench which is just a bit too big?...or a cheapo open end wrench which spread under load?...or pulled hard on it the wrong way? I don't see how the drain plug can be grabbed good enough with Vise Grips to get it out. If the six-point end wrench doesn't do the job, take it to a pro before it is damaged worse. Be sure you have the new plug to re-install and a new gasket for the drain plug. Do you know which way to turn the drain plug to remove it? Always, when looking straight at the head you need to turn it counterclockwise...lefty loosey. |
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Title: Re: Oil Drain Screw is... screwed! Post by AngloSaxon on 06/30/09 at 11:41:03 Get yerself a set of these babies. http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00952061000P?mv=rr |
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Title: Re: Oil Drain Screw is... screwed! Post by Yonuh Adisi on 06/30/09 at 11:50:33 0A252C2724182A3324254B0 wrote:
I don't know if you would be able to get those into the space between the oil drain plug and the frame. But it is still a good idea to have a set of those in your tool box. |
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