Slow leak from transmission drain plug

sthoward · Post by **sthoward** » 02:12 pm May 30 2016

Hi all, I got my basket case KDX200 together and running, and now I've noticed a slow leak from the drain plug. The drain plug is the correct one. The previous owner put two crush washers on there that were not the right part, so I got the correct one from my Kawasaki dealer but she's still leaking. Is this common with the KDX? Any easy solutions?

Thanks

canamfan · Post by **canamfan** » 02:42 pm May 30 2016

I wrap the threads with thread tape or use the liquid thread tape, works for me. If that doesn't work you might look closer for a leak somewhere else, could be running down.

Post by **KDXGarage** » 04:22 pm May 30 2016

Any chance the threads are a little stripped or damaged?

Did you use a torque wrench?

C George · Post by **C George** » 04:52 pm May 30 2016

If the threads are messed up , this product works good . Everything has to be clean and dry.

Post by **KDXGarage** » 05:04 pm May 30 2016

Is that going to be suitable for frequent oil changes??

Sullyfam · Post by **Sullyfam** » 07:03 pm May 30 2016

IMO - Don't do anything that makes removal difficult.

Sounds like the threads are messed up. Use pipe compound or Teflon tape. Is that doesn't work you can try a Heli-coil.

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C George · Post by **C George** » 04:06 am May 31 2016

Jason wrote:Is that going to be suitable for frequent oil changes??

Good thought ,,,, a helicoil has to be tougher.

Aluminum drain plug holes are a pia.

sthoward · Post by **sthoward** » 12:50 pm Jun 01 2016

canamfan wrote:I wrap the threads with thread tape or use the liquid thread tape, works for me. If that doesn't work you might look closer for a leak somewhere else, could be running down.

Plumber's tape did the trick, no more drip drip drip. Thanks!

I've never had to do that before on any previous bike, and given the condition the bike was in when I bought it (non-running, poorly maintained) I suspect the threads are a little messed up.

Post by **KDXGarage** » 01:02 pm Jun 01 2016

Thanks for reporting back.

eprovenzano · Post by **eprovenzano** » 01:07 pm Jun 01 2016

sthoward wrote:
canamfan wrote:I wrap the threads with thread tape or use the liquid thread tape, works for me. If that doesn't work you might look closer for a leak somewhere else, could be running down.
Plumber's tape did the trick, no more drip drip drip. Thanks!

I've never had to do that before on any previous bike, and given the condition the bike was in when I bought it (non-running, poorly maintained) I suspect the threads are a little messed up.

Love it when the OP reports back problem solved...

sthoward · Post by **sthoward** » 01:55 pm Jun 01 2016

eprovenzano wrote:
sthoward wrote:
canamfan wrote:I wrap the threads with thread tape or use the liquid thread tape, works for me. If that doesn't work you might look closer for a leak somewhere else, could be running down.
Plumber's tape did the trick, no more drip drip drip. Thanks!

I've never had to do that before on any previous bike, and given the condition the bike was in when I bought it (non-running, poorly maintained) I suspect the threads are a little messed up.
Love it when the OP reports back problem solved...

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