Oiling System, Thread Repair

[ReycleBill]

Well I finally got Nothin' Special down to 1 oil leak-- the banjo bolt in the top of the valve cover where the oil line feeds into the engine. And she's a big leak. Seems the threads came out with the banjo bolt.

My options:

1. Permatex Stripped Thread Repair

2. Time-Sert, Helicoil or some other type of insert.

3. Bore hole out bigger, tap, install a 90 degree brass elbow and replace existing steel oil lines with braided steel or rubber oil line.

4. Call Hugh.

5. Your thoughts?

And finally, can I do the repair without removing the engine from the frame?

 

[ReycleBill]

Anybody? Please?

 

[xstra]

When the top mount is removed there may be room to work your option 2. Time-Sert, Helicoil or some other type of insert. Tilting sideways will gain more space. Remove all shards or they will appear in your rocker gear.(Prepacked grease ? Vacuum?) Even better, remove the engine, rocker cover and shafts on that side for easier working and cleaning. Ultimately it's your call.

 

[ReycleBill]

When the top mount is removed there may be room to work your option 2. Time-Sert, Helicoil or some other type of insert. Tilting sideways will gain more space. Remove all shards or they will appear in your rocker gear.(Prepacked grease ? Vacuum?) Even better, remove the engine, rocker cover and shafts on that side for easier working and cleaning. Ultimately it's your call.

Yep, my call alright. But thanks for your input. It's temping to rush into the job and attempt a quick fix so I don't have to tear her down in Summer but I think I'll take my time in the hope of gaining more insight.

I think, if I loosen the exhaust pipes and remove the motor mount bolts, that I can tilt the engine just enough to get past the frame.

 

[Punkskalar]

Call Hugh - He has the proper inserts to repair that with ease....

 

[Q Tip]

a good insert will be stronger than the original threads.

 

[ReycleBill]

Call Hugh - He has the proper inserts to repair that with ease....

Hugh,
Can it be done in-frame?

 

[Punkskalar]

Hugh,
Can it be done in-frame?

Nope, not to do it properly... Pull it and bring it over, we'll get you fixed up just right

 

[Ksboy19]

Hugh- My oil line banjo bolt is stripped out. The one in the front of the engine where the line connects to the engine, do you have the stuff to fix that??

 

[Ksboy19]

id like to buy an oversized replacement if possible

 

[I am Carbon]

I agree with the insert idea they are stronger that the original threads thats the way I,d go fix it right the first time . You will be much happer in the long run

 

[Ksboy19]

I agree, as much as id like to have it fixed tomorrow and ride, i need to get it done correctly. Im just not sure its something i can do myself.

 

[I am Carbon]

I have always had a pro do that for me that way it was done right and I can do the job but I never had one fail so the money was well spent. the ones I have had to put in small rc aircraft engines are sent from fl to cali to a pro and I have never been disapointed with the work