Hi Just after some advice, i have purchased a 2016 xdiavel a few week ago with full dealer service history. Last service was in 2023 and bike has only done 600 miles since. I took it in to my local ducati dealer to have the belts done and get the bike serviced. I have been told the sump thread has been damaged when opening as it was overtightened by the last service which was another ducati garage. They have explored option which increasing the thread size and using a sump kit which hasnt worked, and now are looking to see if the aluminium sump can be repaired by anyone. Just wondering if anyone has had anything similar and where would i stand with any additional costs etc as i made the point of its always been serviced by ducati so i would expect they sort it and cover it?
There may be something useful in this thread: https://www.ducatiforum.co.uk/threads/threaded-sump-plug.102881/
Problem is these sump walls are really thin so difficult to get a new thread into them. it is a bit thicker where the plug fits but if that area is damaged then you have a problem. At worst you might need an attempt to have an insert welding in. Good luck
Im just glad i didnt attempt to service it myself so the bike is still with Ducati. Hoping they can sort something out with minimal cost but lets see. Atleast i still have the demo bike, a streetfighter V2S which is fun to ride aswel. Think they will be wanting that back tomorrow
