HELPPPPPPP.... oil strainer screen bolt stripped.....HELPPPPPPPPP

[feebleknievel]

okay had to have some more surgeries   during that time my cousin decided to help me change my oil on my DT 300 what he failed to tell me was that he stripped my damn  oil strainer screen bolt  head off i thought he cleaned the screen out i don't think he did so i really need to pull it off and see anyone with any ideeers on how to ge this damn thing off tried locking pliers they didn't work can i heat the bolt n try that route  come on gents put your brains to work here HELPPPPPPPPPPPPP

[sklnzl]

Check these bolt removers 
Check the exact size of the nut .
http://www.ebay.com/itm/5-Piece-Damaged-Bolt-Nut-Remover-Set-Bolt-Out-Loosening-Damaged-Nuts-and-Bolts-/252377237679?hash=item3ac2db08af:g:TJcAAOSwoydWqBdV

[CROSSBOLT]

The oil strainer screen is black plastic on a DT300i. The sump drain is metal. It ain't stripped if you can't get it out. The hex may be rounded off but the threads are still OK. Now. Which is it? Gotta be one of three things associated with changing oil: 1. Drain 2. Screen 3. Filter. Take deep breath, exhale, relax (a little) and we'll fix this!

Karl

PS: Several available for "cousin training."

[feebleknievel]

GOOD JOB CROSSBOLT  THE HEAD IS STRIPPED .LOL WASN'T THINKING

[CROSSBOLT]

OK, great! Now, which one: black plastic (strainer 17 mm), gold metal (drain bolt 17 mm) or aluminum hex ( filter cover 24 mm)?

Karl

[feebleknievel]

YES ITS THE 17 MM STRAINER BOLT HEAD

[CROSSBOLT]

Hey, Feeble, this isn't one of the righty, tighty, lefty loosey things, is it? That black plastic is pretty soft and cannot be tightened too much or the plastic threads just strip off the thing. That means it shouldn't take much twist to the left to get it out......unless its been epoxied in there.

Karl

[Stig / Major Tom]

Have seen this issue come up on the Honda scooter forum....
Practically pot metal....
What is advised, often, if that thing cannot be removed because of damage to the hex head....then

just leave it be if it is not leaking!

It is a very rare thing to actually find anything in the screen after the scoot has had a couple oil changes (I never have in my LIKE....maybe your guy's DTs aren't made as well ?? )....so it is a case of 'belt and suspenders'. It has a purpose - but it is not hardly essential any longer!

So, do not panic if it is stuck on there....if the choice is - leave it there or risk screwing up the case trying to muscle it out.....then the best thing is to leave it be..
Drain the oil the other way ...and try not to look at it!

(really? some scoots have a plastic plug down there?!!)

Stig

[Mr. Paul]

If its plastic you could try to JB weld a small flat piece of metal to it and use it to unscrew. Then replace with a new plastic bolt.

[mousejunks]

You will rarely find anything in the strainer. Luckily there is a second bolt to drain the oil.

[CROSSBOLT]

And take away the pump pliers and/or Visegrips from your cousin! 17 mm socket or box end ONLY!!

Karl

[de dee]

And take away the pump pliers and/or Visegrips from your cousin! 17 mm socket or box end ONLY!!

Karl

   A six point socket only

[Mr. Paul]

Excellent advice Dedee. Those 12 point thingies should be outlawed!

[feebleknievel]

i left it to be the way it is.it ain't leaking so i ain't tweaking it thanks everyone for all the advice

[Mr. Paul]

Good call!!