Sump Plug Removal

[carpy]

Or lack of it. I know for a fact the sump plug hasn't been removed from my Z1000 A2 crankcase for at least 6 years and when I tried with my trusty ring spanner the spanner turned. The head of the sump plug isn't completely knackered but before I have another go anyone any ideas on what more can be done.

[z1bman]

use a 16mm socket + tap it on with a copper hammer

[KeithZ1R]

loads dependant on how bad it is Hammer a smaller socket on it weld a bar across the nut carefully file some new flats to fit a socket but mostly you need a long bar and maybe a little heat to crack it once you haver a good purchase Patience and NO violence ask Hobbo how that ends

[Pigford]

Not end of the world (as we know it Jim)

It's only a half hour job to drop the sump ( clean the oil pump filter whilst you're at it ) then you can get at it easier - or take to an Engineer

[steve.w]

[quote="Pigford"]Not end of the world (as we know it Jim)

are u a secret trekky mate

[Steve Cooke]

Always use a six point socket.

[carpy]

Thanks for the ideas. I think I'll have a go at the sump removal but I bet the bolts that hold it on have never been removed. That'll be another saga

[000zeds]

You will need a new sump gasket

[carpy]

Aye at £17

[ukcoupe]

Carpy,

Try these:

http://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/searc ... ory/page/1

I had exactly the same problem and one of these babies had the drain plug off in 5 seconds after me trying everything.
You'll probably need a fairly long breaker bar type handle to shift it, but they work brilliantly.
I bought just the expansion set of sockets by the way, one of them fitted perfectly, but if your nut is totally rounded, the smaller 16mm one might be better.

Great bit of kit, but I did have to replace my drain plug from ZPower though!

good luck,

Chris

[andyb1962]

Carpy,
if you check the search forum i had this problem last year it was lots of grief.

i tried heat breaker bar it wouldnt move. All i did was round the bolt heads.
So eventually exhaust off and remove sump. It came off realativley easily and i was glad i did is the sludge filter was full of crap.
I took the sump to work then welded a larger nut over the now worn one (22mm) i think. A bot of persuasion in a vice with a breaker bat and off she came. I still have the larger nut welded in place when its painted you cant see it. so unless your a No 7 man but then youll struggle to see it and it will come off next time.

[KwackerNut]

Hi Carpy

If you are taking the exhausts of, try one side first and get a pair of Stilsons on the nut, these tighten up the more you add pressure. A small bar on the end may help too.

Get someone to hold the bike though.

Jim

[tlc]

so unless your a No 7 man

You called ?

I think we`ve all had trouble with these at some time. Just don`t expect to use the OEM tool kit on this job