Quote:
|
Originally Posted by dan_
1) One of the guys that recommended a thread kit also recommended a new oil pan altogether.
2) And don't make me feel to dumb.
|
1) You lucked out.......probably. If any of those folks would have LOOKED at the bottom of the bike, they would have seen that the drain plug threads into a plate that is, in turn, bolted to the bottom of the engine block. So.....no thread kit, no new "pan", just visit Suzuki and get a new plate, with gasket and drain plug and crush washer........and then find someone who is a little less "eager" with the wrench to install it for you. If you strip THOSE 3 bolts, then you are really screwed.
2) Too late on that one; I think you already beat us to it. :roll: :biggrin:
Now for the bad news:
An engine without oil sometimes siezes AFTER it stops running and cools off. Sometimes the rings don't sieze at all but the bearings melt first.
It might self-destruct after you get it all back together and run it the first time; not likely, but possible.
I really don't think "dumb ass" is an adequate description.
