A simple way to get all the bolts back in place is to take a piece of cardboard and rough sketch the part and punch holes with a screwdriver where the bolts go. As you take them out, place in holes. After removing gasket , I rub a smooth stone (for sharpening knives) over the surface to remove all glitches. Doesn't take much to clean it up. Honda recommends HondaBond for gaskets but I like Hylomar. Either way, put a dab between your thumb and index finger and smear both sides at the same time. The correct appearance should be just a shiny, wet surface with no excess. Hylomar can be put into service immediately without waiting for set time. Any excess that oozes out inside your motor can wind up in the oil pump.
--- On Thu, 10/30/08, Chuck D <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: From: Chuck D <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [Nighthawk Lovers] Re: Oil change disaster To: "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" <[email protected]> Date: Thursday, October 30, 2008, 8:43 PM I had a similar issue this past summer... Let's put it this way: It became a learning experience. I over-torqued the drain bolt. After slapping myself around out in the garage, I: . Dropped the oil pan. (If you do this, make a diagram of bolt locations! They are different sizes.) . Had a new helicoil put in. It cost about $40 at a local shop. I bought a new drain bolt, a handful of crush washers, and a new oil pan gasket. . Before you replace the oil pan, take your time - make sure you remove all evidence of the old gasket from the pan and where it mates. Do this as if you were going to eat off of it. If you leave any behind, the pan will leak. . Replace the pan & drain bolt. Fill with oil. Test for leaks. Ride & enjoy! Chuck '99 NH --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers?hl=en -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
