Oil fill plug

[3-D Video]

Geeze, Jess
Have you tried using a strap wrench? No many people have those, but a slip-joint plier or a small pipe wrench might be a second best. Or, maybe locking on a vise grip and beating it? Heating it up might loosen it enough while you're trying to get it off with a wrench or pliers.

[alantf]

Originally Posted by 3-D Video

Have you tried using a strap wrench?

I think you're looking at the wrong part! Check your filler plug (at the top of the sump) then reassess the problem. :roll:

[Easy Rider]

Originally Posted by GZ Jess

My fill plug is aluminum as well and stuck.

Does anyone think some sort of WD40 (or other recommended product) around the outside (and hopefully soaked into the threads) would help?

I still think that a SMALL adjustable wrench would be an appropriate tool for the job. I think breaking off the whole top tab is an unusual situation; it might have been cracked from previoius attempts at getting it loose.

WD40 really is not good for getting down into stuck threads. A light penetrating oil made for that purpose is much better. If it is stuck tight when the engine is HOT (ready for an oil drain), try it again when things are cold.

While some anti-sieze compound might be helpful......don't use too much; it might not have a good effect on engine parts if it gets in the crankcase. Best bet is don't over-tighten it......and be sure that any gaskets or O-rings are properly in place.

[3-D Video]

I'm thinking, Part No. 09259-20007, "Plug (20x10)"… reassessing...
You're right, Alan! Not much chance of getting a strap wrench (or anything else) around something that slim
If it's plastic, you might try using a hacksaw, or really hot screwdriver blade, making a slot in the top and using that to get some leverage on to it?

[alantf]

It's aluminium. My best guess is to try a cold chisel (that's the name of the tool, not a chisel that's cold ) on the edge of the plug. A few sharp taps MAY get it moving enough to get some grips round the edge. If it's already snapped off, you're not going to damage it any further.

[blaine]

Originally Posted by 3-D Video

Geeze, Jess
. Or, maybe locking on a vise grip and beating it? .

Just beat the whole clutch cover off with a slege hammer. :poke2:

[alantf]

Originally Posted by Easy Rider

WD40 really is not good for getting down into stuck threads. A light penetrating oil made for that purpose is much better.

I think the main problem (in this case) is that the rubber sealing ring may be squashed so firmly that whatever you use won't be able to get past it, to the threads. Do you think it possible that you could get something really thin (such as a craft knife) into the gap, to attack the rubber?

[alantf]

Originally Posted by alantf

If it's already snapped off, you're not going to damage it any further.

Or was that someone else's quote? :??: About it being snapped off, I mean.

[3-D Video]

Originally Posted by blaine

Just beat the whole clutch cover off with a slege hammer. :poke2:

Brute force and ignorance have always... well, nearly always... served me well!
You might want to check out your clutch, while you're in there, GZ Jess

[GZ Jess]

Thanks everyone. I honestly don't remember if it was before or after a ride that I tried, so I will play some more and see what happens. I have a rubber mallet that maybe I could get the right size wood piece against it and tap it. The stupid "fin" that you grab hold of isn't that easy to get a good grip on. And yes, I always recite Lefty Loosey Righty Tighty LOL.

Jess