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[fourandsix]

Helicoils are not that good in an Oil pan. A timesert is much better. The only problem most oil pans are made in such a way that there is not enough material around the drain hole to make a good repair.They are generally relieved so the oil will drain properly. Find a used pan or get a new one! Jim

[K3 Chris Onwiler]

Helicoils are not that good in an Oil pan. A timesert is much better. The only problem most oil pans are made in such a way that there is not enough material around the drain hole to make a good repair.They are generally relieved so the oil will drain properly. Find a used pan or get a new one! Jim

Though I have used helicoils with success in oil pan repair, I stand corrected.  Jim has surely dealt with this problem more times than I have!

[Thingy]

K3, you forgot one other option.  We just need to call Lonnie.  With all of the GSX-Rs and blown motors that he has, he might have something.

Running up to his place to grab a spare pan would give me an excuse to return his generator.  and steering damper... I wonder what else I have of his?