Multi-problemed bike (electrical + ???)

**jonathan180iq** · 01-28-2014, 08:20 AM

Iffy, can you get us a picture of badly the drain bolt is mangled? I've actually done the same thing on a buddy's Ford Focus. A pair of vice grips will usually grab enough of the head to seat the bolt until you can get a replacement. They don't have to be Herculean tight - just good and snug for now. I wouldn't leave an exposed hole in the bottom of the crankcase for too long - it'll start to dry out in there, or critters can get into it... Nothing worse than exploded field mouse lining the walls of the engine.

01-28-2014, 08:20 AM	#11
jonathan180iq Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Dalton, GA Posts: 3,995	Iffy, can you get us a picture of badly the drain bolt is mangled? I've actually done the same thing on a buddy's Ford Focus. A pair of vice grips will usually grab enough of the head to seat the bolt until you can get a replacement. They don't have to be Herculean tight - just good and snug for now. I wouldn't leave an exposed hole in the bottom of the crankcase for too long - it'll start to dry out in there, or critters can get into it... Nothing worse than exploded field mouse lining the walls of the engine. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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