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Canadian Daves JustKDX
Oil Sump plug/bolt query
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[QUOTE="gwhII, post: 704731, member: 40778"] If you want to stick with the stock plug or a stock sized aftermarket plug, figure out what thread pitch it is and then get the corresponding Helicoil kit. Since the Helicoil is actually a coil, it will need space in which to screw in, hence the oversize hole. If the threads aren't munged on the original plug, it can be used as a gauge for what you're looking for. Don't go and buy the coarse thread Helicolil kit without making sure that it is what you need. Here in the States, you can get thread such as coarse, fine, plug, NPT, etc. so one size will not necessarily fit all. For example, for some bolt sizes, I have three different taps for the same diameter and all three are standard threads. If you don't care about it being the stock size, you can also go and see if there is an oversize plug available. At least for automotive applications, many of them are self-tapping so you don't need a tap. The downside would be that if it gets stripped, there may or may not be a 2nd oversize plug available and at that point the hole may be too big to effectively Helicoil it. I would check into both possible solutions and see what is available. If your local m/c shop has oversize plugs for cheap, it may be worthwhile. If they only have a stock size, your only easy option may be to Helicoil it. Best, Greg [/QUOTE]
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