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84 zx550 oil pan 22 Apr 2019 06:41 #802600

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Is the 84 zx550 oil pan aluminum?( Not near my bike right now) I have stripped drain plug from PO found a repair plug that gets welded in but before I order need to know what metal it is.
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84 zx550 oil pan 22 Apr 2019 07:23 #802604

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It's probably aluminum/aluminum-alloy.

Here's an alternative fix from the vulcan gadget fixit page >> Stripped oil plug! Not a problem! >> self-tapping oil drain plug by Oil-Tite.
His wasn't completely stripped, so it may not work in all applications. main vulcan fixit page >> vulcangadgets.com

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84 zx550 oil pan 22 Apr 2019 07:35 #802608

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I think it's aluminum but not sure The PO already repaired it once it has a 14m x 1.25 drain plug now so not sure if it can be retapped I haven't taken it off to check it yet. The weld in bung might work best.
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84 zx550 oil pan 22 Apr 2019 07:47 #802611

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Have you checked EB for a good replacement?



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84 zx550 oil pan 22 Apr 2019 08:01 #802613

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Yeah there's a couple nice ones on eBay but of o can fix it for under $20 it would be better. Cause I'm looking at 50-60 on eBay. Bit that might be my best option. I have a perfect one from my 81kz550 engine but it's not set up for the oil cooler.
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84 zx550 oil pan 22 Apr 2019 08:05 #802614

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Okay. wasn't sure what total cost you were looking at, for getting it welded. I'd have to find a place & pay someone. I did see a couple of pans on EB for $40T.


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84 zx550 oil pan 22 Apr 2019 08:34 #802616

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Welding is free my brother can do it for me. That's why I was thinking that route but a new(used) pan might be better
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