Threaded Sump Plug

Mike 999 · Sep 28, 2025

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Update from the independent garage -

Bike will be back on the road next week! The valve cover seems to have just been a shitty rushed job without proper application of sealant on the joining surfaces. Kind of expected... But the sump.

The sump was a 'bad repair', Ducati apparently used the wrong size threaded insert and to add insult, they used a aluminum washer on the sump bolt. This has been rectified with a new M13 threaded insert and the bolt has a copper washer installed and they have tested the fix is not leaking.

As for the huge list of errors on the dash, he will run diagnostics once the work is complete to see what's what. He thinks it's likely just lack of use and the battery being in and out that's caused the errors.

As for cost... He didn't mention but he said this is the best outcome so it's likely going to be a couple of hundred is my best guess. Thankfully I can turn a blind eye to the cost, unfortunately that isn't the case for everyone.

Next step with ducati - I will take up the offer from Ducati Amsterdam to go and have a chat in the dealership with the shop manager as he is a nice guy and I personally think any feedback is good feedback. I'm going to give him the lay out of what took place over the past couple of years, what financial and time cost was involved and general input of my dissatisfaction. Will it change anything? No, I'll still never give a single penny to Ducati. But maybe, just maybe, it will help a future customer if they act upon the feedback.
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