11-02-12, 08:21 AM
Had this happen to a mate of mine a few years back,I'd just fitted a new clutch to his CBR600 and left him to finish the job by replacing the oil and filter.He ended up doing the same thing,except he broke a piece off the sump.Fortunately a neighbour worked in Bombardier Aerospace and managed to get it alloy welded for him.Mighty fine job it was too!That's the advantage of living in NI,you can still get most things done for a pint.
I think what you are talking about is a Helicoil type kit,but to be honest if you over-tightened the sump,then helicoil is an even more difficult job.As far as i'm aware the hole has to be drilled oversize to allow the helicoil insert to fit,This means a bit of minor engineering unless you have a good eye.a steady hand and a good drill with bits.
Either way the sump has to come off.Unless someone on the forum can do it for you,it sounds like a job best left to a pro.It would be cheaper to buy a sump off fleabay.Think i seen one recently for around £25.
I think what you are talking about is a Helicoil type kit,but to be honest if you over-tightened the sump,then helicoil is an even more difficult job.As far as i'm aware the hole has to be drilled oversize to allow the helicoil insert to fit,This means a bit of minor engineering unless you have a good eye.a steady hand and a good drill with bits.
Either way the sump has to come off.Unless someone on the forum can do it for you,it sounds like a job best left to a pro.It would be cheaper to buy a sump off fleabay.Think i seen one recently for around £25.