Ducati Sporting Club UK > Model Specific - Discussion, Technical Problems and Help > 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 > 998 Sump plug size?

[ben998]

Does anyone know what size Hex key (Allen key - whatever ) fits the sump plug on a 998?
Im hoping to get the key on the way home so I can do an oil change as my set isn't large enough. Also, whats the torque setting when doing it back up?
cheers,
Ben

[Mike Davis]

10mm Allen key socket and 42nm torque.

If you are doing an oil change the oil pick up mesh should also be cleaned on alternate changes this is also 42nm torque

:P

[rockhopper]

Dont forget to get some new alloy washers for the sump plug and the strainer (different sizes!!)

[Robbie]

On the subject of sump plugs the one on my 748 parts pile (used to be a bike) is well chewed. Allen key twists out with minimal force .
Does anyone have any clever ideas about it's removal without drilling & filling the sump with swarf ?
It's exactly the same as the one on my Paso but it, however, has been well looked after.

[Mike Davis]

If it has been done up to the correct torque or near, then a dot punch on the edge of the flange tap with a hammer and this should be enough to dislodge it and get it out.