Oil Filter Housing Thread damaged

[nightrider899]

Hey everyone,

I just did an oil change on my 899 Panigale, and when tightening the M6 bolt on the oil filter housing, I noticed that I couldn’t torque it properly to 13 Nm. At some point, it just kept spinning freely.

I carefully removed the bolt, and a part of the thread came out with it, as you can see in the attached picture.

Now, I need specific solutions to fix this issue and restore the original M6 thread size. What’s the best approach?

Thanks in advance!

 

[BP PanigaleV4S]

Time-sert or heli-coil.

Easy to fix. Not a difficult repair at all.

 

[SirJAG]

yep..what the BP has said! you can find a kit on amazon for $25

here's the one i have
https://www.amazon.com/SEDY-Thread-...8-2-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&th=1


Jag

 

[nightrider899]

Time-sert or heli-coil.

Easy to fix. Not a difficult repair at all.

thank you for the quick reply!

 

[SuperDomestique]

Looks like you pulled the helicoil out. Previous owner probably over torqued it

 

[BP PanigaleV4S]

It’s probably just the threads. I never saw a coil pull out. I suppose maybe if the hole was drilled too large it could come out, you’d have to be pretty oversized though.

 

[baggerman]

Sure looks like a helicoil. BP's right check to see if the hole size for that helicoil is correct. If it is correct clean everything carefully (dead clean no oil, use something at least as strong as lacquer thinner). Then install the replacement helicoil using high temp, oil resistant locktite. If the helicoil hole is too large go to the threaded nutsert type thread replacement. If you need to use one of these, use JB weld to set it in.

 

[SuperDomestique]

It looks like it was already tried to use JB weld. If he couldn’t torque it it’s most likely oversized for the helicoil.

Could you just retap it with an M7 tap? M7 tap just needs a 6 mm hole. Then you wouldn’t have to worry about securing another helicoil

 

[baggerman]

It looks like it was already tried to use JB weld. If he couldn’t torque it it’s most likely oversized for the helicoil.

Could you just retap it with an M7 tap? M7 tap just needs a 6 mm hole. Then you wouldn’t have to worry about securing another helicoil

This is a good idea, especially is the hole is not too hosed. Just use a tap with the same pitch. The issue is the hole looks too big already. If he wants to use the same hardware probably needs a helicoil. If he doesn't care an 8 mm might work. Since it's low torque, if that hole is blind you can probably just use a splined nutsert set in locktite for 6mm.

 

[BP PanigaleV4S]

I never found it necessary to set a heli-coil with loctite, or instructions for heli-coils that recommended it. Furthermore, unless you get a primerless loctite, it will never cure, since the coil is stainless steel and the fastener is plated.

I still think that's threads which were pulled out. Heli-coils usually aren't that long, especially in that size.

To the OP, what does it look like from the top and bottom?

 

[nightrider899]

I never found it necessary to set a heli-coil with loctite, or instructions for heli-coils that recommended it. Furthermore, unless you get a primerless loctite, it will never cure, since the coil is stainless steel and the fastener is plated.

I still think that's threads which were pulled out. Heli-coils usually aren't that long, especially in that size.

To the OP, what does it look like from the top and bottom?

It doesnt look like a helicoil was inserted before. This is the threads that were coming out.
Going to post a detailed picture of it later for you guys.