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Scooters - 50cc => Agility 50 => Topic started by: Nickmcstein988 on May 28, 2014, 01:16:40 PM

Title: Snapped oil sump plug
Post by: Nickmcstein988 on May 28, 2014, 01:16:40 PM


, I've just bought a kymco agility 50 58reg, I tried to take the sump plug out to change the oil but it was too tight and it rounded, I've already tried using removal kit but I made it worse and snapped the head off, as it's a hollow plug I am insure how to remove it. I've already bought a new sump plug bolt, ideas please
Title: Re: Snapped oil sump plug
Post by: tortoise on May 28, 2014, 02:04:48 PM
tried using removal kit but I made it worse and snapped the head off
If you have not tried using an internal-type extractor, might consider removing the engine dipstick, draining the oil into a container while laying the scooter over (perhaps on grass), and center-drilling what remains of the plug.

How to Use a Screw Extractor | Remove snapped off bolt from engine (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K34RS6M11uw#ws)
Title: Re: Snapped oil sump plug
Post by: MaryK on May 28, 2014, 02:42:39 PM
If you have gotten this far without success then you may want to take it to a mechanic.
In the future be sure to use the correct box end wrench or socket to keep from rounding the points off.
Also remember "lefty-loosey.  Righty-tighty" for those situations when the mind goes blank.

Good luck with the repair.  Don't let this setback end your maintenance in the future.

scoot safely,
Title: Re: Snapped oil sump plug
Post by: Stig / Major Tom on May 28, 2014, 02:55:44 PM
Is this the part that is stripped?
If so, see his fix.....
(http://i60.tinypic.com/3538lcx.jpg)
http://www.modernbuddy.com/forum/topic21470.html (http://www.modernbuddy.com/forum/topic21470.html)
Title: Re: Snapped oil sump plug
Post by: zombie on May 31, 2014, 07:15:58 AM
That's what I thought too. The inner threaded part will just spin out. I have had a few break, and all of them were no trouble after the 'cap" broke off.

Just suppose someone glued in the threaded bit. You can use a sharp cold chisel, and break away enough to remove the main piece.
The QMB 139 plug fits, and is around 5 bucks.