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  • Kevin W
    XSive
    • Mar 2007
    • 68
    • Southwest Chicago suburb

    #1

    leaky oil drain plug

    My first oil change on the XJ and I discover an oversize self taping drain plug. After filling the next morning a "pool" of oil underneath. My next attempt is a search for a new pan but until then I'm replacing the copper washer and putting form-a-gasket on both sides of the washer. Think I got it covered?
    (I p.m.ed andreashweiss for the pan )
    Thanks
    KW
    1982 XJ1100J
    1980 XS850SG
  • Ken Talbot
    XS-XJ Super Guru
    • Jun 2002
    • 4251
    • Revelstoke, BC

    #2
    Tsunami was starting to drip a bit once in a while too, but I wasn't sure where it was coming from. Last time I changed the oil, I put a new washer on the plug and the leak has gone away. I've had decent luck in the past using a crush washer off an old sparkplug for this - they are the same size.
    Ken Talbot

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    • trbig
      Simply used to just post A LOT!
      • Nov 2005
      • 7838
      • Ada, Oklahoma

      #3
      Just put several wraps of teflon tape on the threads.


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      • Kevin W
        XSive
        • Mar 2007
        • 68
        • Southwest Chicago suburb

        #4
        Thanks for the replies. I never thought about the spark plug washer, and I considered teflon tape, but wasn't sure it could handle the heat. I'll give em a try.
        1982 XJ1100J
        1980 XS850SG

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        • AlanB
          XSive Maximus
          • Oct 2006
          • 705
          • Scotland

          #5
          Hi Kevin,

          Teflon Tape might help, but if your sump plug is oversize, the spark-plug washer won't; Spark plug and original Sump plug are the same size and thread (14x1.25mm)

          AlanB
          If it ain't broke, modify it!

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          • skids
            XS-XJ Super Guru
            • Jul 2002
            • 5047
            • Florissant, CO, USA

            #6
            Why not use a nylon washer? I use them and mine have never melted.
            Skids (Sid Hansen)

            Down to one 1978 E. Stock air box with K&N filter, 81H pipes and carbs, 8500 feet elevation.

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            • Ken Talbot
              XS-XJ Super Guru
              • Jun 2002
              • 4251
              • Revelstoke, BC

              #7
              Nylon works too if you can find one. I looked all over for one a few weeks back and had no luck.
              Ken Talbot

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              • skids
                XS-XJ Super Guru
                • Jul 2002
                • 5047
                • Florissant, CO, USA

                #8
                Pep Boys had them in the "helper" section. They were hanging next to the aftermarket drain plugs. The nice thing about them is that they (14 mm ID?) are more "forgiving" with tightening the plug to prevent stripping the threads. They help prevent the plug from becoming a bear to remove. They are good for the rear drive filler plug as well, but you might need to cut a little off of the side. Through the years of working on my bikes, I am learning not to be overbearing with the wrenches!

                Originally posted by Ken Talbot Nylon works too if you can find one. I looked all over for one a few weeks back and had no luck.
                Last edited by skids; 08-10-2007, 09:22 AM.
                Skids (Sid Hansen)

                Down to one 1978 E. Stock air box with K&N filter, 81H pipes and carbs, 8500 feet elevation.

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