M750 sump plug extractor tool

motomartin11 · 07-11-2020, 06:43 AM

I'm having problems undoing the oil sump drain plug on my newly acquired 1996 model. Assuming I've identified the correct fixing I've found a 10mm allen type extractor tool to be too small and an 11mm too large.Using the 10mm the fit is not very secure and I'm worried I shall damage the sump plug.Is this usually a problem? It may just be a sloppy fit due to wear and tear but I thought I would check before going further.

jerry · 07-11-2020, 07:41 AM

Get a new sump plug they are not expensive ,, many car ones are same type thread £7.99 and use a 17 or 19mm spanner head instead of Allen get the old one out with a torx socket which has been banged in if its stuck then chuck the old plug away

Darren69 · 07-11-2020, 08:15 AM

The original ones are brass and therefore soft, so they do round easily. Do as Jerry suggests and buy a replacement one with a hex head.

Darren69 · 07-11-2020, 08:18 AM

I think something like this: -

https://www.ebay.co.uk/i/31278593238...nded%2FGeneric

You may be able to get stainless if you shop around.

motomartin11 · 07-11-2020, 08:21 AM

Thank you.I'll do as you suggest.Had a bit of a battle with the oil filter as well.

Darren69 · 07-11-2020, 08:23 AM

Corsair list a replacemnt brass with external hex head but they're in U.S so post+VAT could make it dear:-

http://corsair-industries.com/parts/...0Drain%20Plug/

I have a titanium one in mine but can't remember where from. I think from TPO in US. You may still be able to get old TPO stock from some places if you want Titamium.

Darren69 · 07-11-2020, 08:24 AM

it's amazing what you can find on google. Bliiet ally:-

http://satoracing.com/oildrainbolt.htm

Darren69 · 07-11-2020, 08:30 AM

Cheap and cheerful Chinese: -

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Magnetic-Oi...-/322206384047

mickj · 07-11-2020, 09:34 AM

Put a bit of grinding paste in the hole and use the 10mm Allen key to get it out.

motomartin11 · 07-11-2020, 10:03 AM

Right-thanks to all-cracked it off using a 10mm allen hex hammered in to the sump plug. In the end not too much force needed. Am about to warm up engine and drop the oil when I'll examine the state of the sump plug.

motomartin11 · 07-11-2020, 11:49 AM

Sump plug isn't too bad. Magnet doesn't seem to have too much gunge and no evidence of metal that shouldn't be there so all good!

Darren69 · 07-11-2020, 12:37 PM

Have you checked the oil strainer gauze? That's where all the big flakes sometimes end up.

motomartin11 · 07-11-2020, 12:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Darren69

Have you checked the oil strainer gauze? That's where all the big flakes sometimes end up.

Oh crickey-yes I meant to do that-nearly forgot! Good job I haven't put the new oil yet!

Thanks for the reminder...

jerry · 07-11-2020, 02:29 PM

last one i got was down local car spares shop 7.99 get steel not ally or u will get more problems

Flip · 07-11-2020, 02:46 PM

Yes the original recessed Allen type are very prone to wearing and even with a decent Hex socket on it they don’t seem to be a good fit,

I replaced mine with one from Avanti Race Parts- after many oil changes it’s still perfect, plus it’s drilled do you can lock wire too.

http://www.avantiraceparts.co.uk/shop.php?id=3

07-11-2020, 06:43 AM	#1
motomartin11 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: stourbridge Bike: M750 Posts: 352	M750 sump plug extractor tool I'm having problems undoing the oil sump drain plug on my newly acquired 1996 model. Assuming I've identified the correct fixing I've found a 10mm allen type extractor tool to be too small and an 11mm too large.Using the 10mm the fit is not very secure and I'm worried I shall damage the sump plug.Is this usually a problem? It may just be a sloppy fit due to wear and tear but I thought I would check before going further.

07-11-2020, 07:41 AM	#2
jerry Old Git Join Date: May 2006 Location: Cricklade Bike: Multiple Monsters Posts: 2,816	Get a new sump plug they are not expensive ,, many car ones are same type thread £7.99 and use a 17 or 19mm spanner head instead of Allen get the old one out with a torx socket which has been banged in if its stuck then chuck the old plug away __________________ MONSTERMAN

07-11-2020, 08:15 AM	#3
Darren69 Transmaniacon MOC Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Sutton In Ashfield Bike: Multiple Monsters Posts: 6,022	The original ones are brass and therefore soft, so they do round easily. Do as Jerry suggests and buy a replacement one with a hex head. __________________ Roast Beef Monster! Termignoni and Bucci - Italian for pipe and slippers! S4 Fogarty, S4R 07T, 748, Series 1 Mirage

07-11-2020, 08:18 AM	#4
Darren69 Transmaniacon MOC Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Sutton In Ashfield Bike: Multiple Monsters Posts: 6,022	I think something like this: - https://www.ebay.co.uk/i/31278593238...nded%2FGeneric You may be able to get stainless if you shop around. __________________ Roast Beef Monster! Termignoni and Bucci - Italian for pipe and slippers! S4 Fogarty, S4R 07T, 748, Series 1 Mirage

07-11-2020, 08:23 AM	#6
Darren69 Transmaniacon MOC Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Sutton In Ashfield Bike: Multiple Monsters Posts: 6,022	Corsair list a replacemnt brass with external hex head but they're in U.S so post+VAT could make it dear:- http://corsair-industries.com/parts/...0Drain%20Plug/ I have a titanium one in mine but can't remember where from. I think from TPO in US. You may still be able to get old TPO stock from some places if you want Titamium. __________________ Roast Beef Monster! Termignoni and Bucci - Italian for pipe and slippers! S4 Fogarty, S4R 07T, 748, Series 1 Mirage

07-11-2020, 08:21 AM	#5
motomartin11 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: stourbridge Bike: M750 Posts: 352	Thank you.I'll do as you suggest.Had a bit of a battle with the oil filter as well.

07-11-2020, 08:24 AM	#7
Darren69 Transmaniacon MOC Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Sutton In Ashfield Bike: Multiple Monsters Posts: 6,022	it's amazing what you can find on google. Bliiet ally:- http://satoracing.com/oildrainbolt.htm __________________ Roast Beef Monster! Termignoni and Bucci - Italian for pipe and slippers! S4 Fogarty, S4R 07T, 748, Series 1 Mirage

07-11-2020, 08:30 AM	#8
Darren69 Transmaniacon MOC Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Sutton In Ashfield Bike: Multiple Monsters Posts: 6,022	Cheap and cheerful Chinese: - https://www.ebay.com/itm/Magnetic-Oi...-/322206384047 __________________ Roast Beef Monster! Termignoni and Bucci - Italian for pipe and slippers! S4 Fogarty, S4R 07T, 748, Series 1 Mirage

07-11-2020, 09:34 AM	#9
mickj Registered User Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Clevedon Bike: M1200s Posts: 554	Put a bit of grinding paste in the hole and use the 10mm Allen key to get it out. __________________ Keep the rubber side down. Mick

07-11-2020, 10:03 AM	#10
motomartin11 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: stourbridge Bike: M750 Posts: 352	Right-thanks to all-cracked it off using a 10mm allen hex hammered in to the sump plug. In the end not too much force needed. Am about to warm up engine and drop the oil when I'll examine the state of the sump plug.

07-11-2020, 11:49 AM	#11
motomartin11 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: stourbridge Bike: M750 Posts: 352	Sump plug isn't too bad. Magnet doesn't seem to have too much gunge and no evidence of metal that shouldn't be there so all good!

07-11-2020, 12:37 PM	#12
Darren69 Transmaniacon MOC Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Sutton In Ashfield Bike: Multiple Monsters Posts: 6,022	Have you checked the oil strainer gauze? That's where all the big flakes sometimes end up. __________________ Roast Beef Monster! Termignoni and Bucci - Italian for pipe and slippers! S4 Fogarty, S4R 07T, 748, Series 1 Mirage

07-11-2020, 02:29 PM	#14
jerry Old Git Join Date: May 2006 Location: Cricklade Bike: Multiple Monsters Posts: 2,816	last one i got was down local car spares shop 7.99 get steel not ally or u will get more problems __________________ MONSTERMAN

07-11-2020, 02:46 PM	#15
Flip Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Beachtown Bike: M900 Posts: 2,188	Yes the original recessed Allen type are very prone to wearing and even with a decent Hex socket on it they don’t seem to be a good fit, I replaced mine with one from Avanti Race Parts- after many oil changes it’s still perfect, plus it’s drilled do you can lock wire too. http://www.avantiraceparts.co.uk/shop.php?id=3 __________________ You're perfect, yes, it's true- But without me you're only you!