RE: [ST] Re: minor annoyance- drain plug oil leak

["Adrian Mansell" <amansell@xxxxxxxx>]

Just in case anyone hasnt posted this already, if you over tightened it and changing/annealing washers hasnt helped, and the plug will still torque up (i.e. there's still a decent thread in the sump), have a close look to see if you have any hairline cracks around sump plug hole.  Not seen it on a trumpet before, but have seen it once a Fazer*.

A

* Not mine. Honest. Never overtightened a bolt in my life guv...

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> & Joyce
> Sent: 18 May 2005 02:09
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> Subject: RE: [ST] Re: minor annoyance- drain plug oil leak
> 
> 
> >> Sunday's oil and filter change resulted in a slow drip from the
> drain plug.
> 
> David wrote:
> >Before reusing a copper washer, heat it until it GLOWS bright. Then
> drop it into water. As soon as its cool and dry its ready to use.<
> 
> AKA annealing.  
> 
> And just 'cos no one else asked: did you torque the drain plug (25nm /
> 18 ft/lb)?  It will either come up to torque (this is good) or it
> won't (bad!).  
> --
> Rick in Oregon
> '01 Sprint ST
> 
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