Sump plug won't seal

[GSXKING]

I just changed the oil and the F....NG sump plug is weeping. Any suggestions ? 

[seth]

Get s dowty washer (washer with a rubber seal or a new genuine sump washer don't try to tighten it that little extra as you'll strip it or crack the sump .
Good luck with it

[KiwiCol]

Yep, as Seth says or just a new sump washer, even a nylon one works.  I have a selection of copper washers for the sump & just bung on a new one each time. They were cheap so why not.

[Hooli]

It's probably a bit of dirt on the seat, I've had the same sump washer for 100k now without issue.

[GSXKING]

So I need to drop the new oil and start again BUGGER 

[grog]

Yeah start again but re use your oil.

[Eric GSX1400K3]

So I need to drop the new oil and start again BUGGER 

Go to bunnings and get a packet of paint filter papers, they look like the old school coffee percolator filters,  drain the oil into a clean oil pan, fix your sump washer (get a new copper one)  then refill bike through the paint filter paper sitting inside an oil funnel.

[GSXKING]

There's a crush washer, but no copper washer am I missing something ? 

[grog]

GSX, buy a bottle of 518 Loctite. Use that on your washer, last one youll ever buy. Brilliant product.

[Hooli]

There's a crush washer, but no copper washer am I missing something ? 

Some people use a copper washer instead. If you do I'd say anneal it first as they harden as they oxidise.

[DP1400]

There's a crush washer, but no copper washer am I missing something ? 

Chris, if its a genuine Suzuki part, the crush washer and sump bolt are all you should need, BUT, make sure the washer is the right way up! I know it sounds daft but there is a right and wrong way to fit the washer.......last oil change I did I almost got it wrong before I realised `cause the washer is shaped in such a way that `upside down` looks right, when it actually isn`t!

[GSXKING]

@grog $48 for 518 is that right ?? 

[grog]

A small tube on E Bay $14.50 posted.Next size up is $25. Lasts a long time, not much needed.

[GSXKING]

Found an alternative. Mates toolbox LOL luckily he already owned some. A quick smear on the sump plug and reinstalled and VIOLLA no leaks thanks @grog and other contributors problem solved 

[Hooli]

I'll await the next thread where the sump cracked trying to undo it for the following oil change