Hi all, new guy here.
Like folks in a few old posts, I've overtightened the oil drainage bolt on my CB350F's oil pan, causing a hairline crack of around an inch long.
I've read the options on it, and the consensus seems to be that you should either weld it shut or replace it. JB Weld also seems like an option, but not something that is especially reliable.
So, I have a couple questions. First of all, I've had trouble removing the oil pan from my bike. I've removed the 11 main bolts on the pan, while the drain bolt as well as the oil filter are also removed. However, I can't get the thing loose despite pounding on it with a rubber mallet. Am I missing a bolt or two, or are there any tricks to loosening these pans?
Secondly, if anyone has any in-tact oil pans sitting around I may be interested in purchasing one for a reasonable price. Let me know if you're interested in that.
Lastly, I'm not a welder, but am considering blowing a little more money to buy a cheap welding kit instead of a new pan. It's probably over my head, but are there any tips out there on how to repair a hairline crack correctly?