Awrenchturner 6 Posted July 10, 2020 Hi, I am fairly new to the quad world. This spring I got a 2001 Honda Trx350fm! I began the “once over” suggested by the previous owner and have not stopped since. The body was a bit rough and the engine sounded ok with 13000 Km/8077 mi on the odometer. The rear rack is welded to the frame on this bike and the tires were three different sizes. Since then, I bought a parts quad with a “blown motor” and a half decent body/tires for the year. I put the motor from the first quad into the second. I noticed a bit of smoke which was not much at all and rebuilt the top end. However, on the break in process and the changing of oils I managed to over torque the oil drain bolt. I will be starting a thread on this matter as I am looking for solutions that don’t require me tearing down and replacing the case. I started the same thread regarding the issue on another site and received some good expert advice to tear down and replace the case. Which I am grateful for, but I am looking for more solutions. Anyway, thanks for reading and I will be posting pictures of my rigs as soon as today. Later. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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Awrenchturner 6 Posted July 12, 2020 Thanks everyone, Awrenchturner was just a last minute name I thought of when signing up for the forums. I just thought that I needed a name that would describe me a little. Thanks for asking though Derf. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SlammedRanger 1,560 Posted July 12, 2020 Welcome aboard! Some have had success with drill and heli-coil on the oil drain plugs. I would suggest if your going this route which IMO is alittle sketchy. I would make sure i dip the bit in thick grease as to try and keep as many shavings out of the inside of the motor as possible. I would then flush the bottom end with diesel fuel many times before putting oil back in and starting it. Alot of great people here. Who are always willing to help. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
