Fixing Oil Leak

[Tbone]

Originally Posted by aceharleywrench

Not for nothing guys,but that plug isn't supposed to be removed.I've had two customers take the threads out of the case trying to get that plug to stop leaking after they removed it.

How would one fix this Ace? Epoxy? JB weld?

[lgleisner]

I do not believe I stripped any threads, but it has been leaking for about 6 months so I hope with the new coating of teflon paste it will stop the leak, but if it in fact does start again what are my options?


Thanks

[aceharleywrench]

I shouldn't have said stripped the threads,the plug is tapered & the case actually cracked around the threads,that had to be welded to be repaired.Harley uses red patchlock (sp?) on these threads,I have used liquid pipe sealant (not teflon tape!) with good results.Good luck.