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jeff ryerson (Atheyg)
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Post Number: 514
Registered: 8-2002
Posted on Sunday, October 05, 2003 - 5:56 pm:   

Just a follow up,

The plug did have a aluminum crush washer on it but as stated its neccessary to replace it as it was slightly warped causing the leak

Surprisingly, Pep Boys had similar sized copper washers
jeff ryerson (Atheyg)
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Post Number: 513
Registered: 8-2002
Posted on Saturday, October 04, 2003 - 8:31 pm:   

Thanks Hans and Bill,
I'll replace with a new washer
Bill V (Doc)
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Username: Doc

Post Number: 443
Registered: 9-2001
Posted on Saturday, October 04, 2003 - 5:29 pm:   

Jeff--there is definitely a copper washer. If you didn't replace it, that's likely why it's leaking. Although it's prbably a bit of overkill, I routinely wrap the threads of any liquid plug with a small amount of teflon tape as a precautionary measure.
Hans E. Hansen (4re_gt4)
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Post Number: 1704
Registered: 4-2002
Posted on Saturday, October 04, 2003 - 5:08 pm:   

Remember, the copper sealing washer must either be replaced or annealed. Otherwise it WILL leak!
jeff ryerson (Atheyg)
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Post Number: 512
Registered: 8-2002
Posted on Saturday, October 04, 2003 - 1:33 pm:   

You are probably right, Thanks
Byron (Bmyth)
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Username: Bmyth

Post Number: 1373
Registered: 10-2002
Posted on Saturday, October 04, 2003 - 1:29 pm:   

check your bin where the oil was drained into... sometimes these things fall off and get unnoticed while you are "fetching" for your plug in the oil!
jeff ryerson (Atheyg)
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Username: Atheyg

Post Number: 511
Registered: 8-2002
Posted on Saturday, October 04, 2003 - 1:16 pm:   

Byron,

I am not 100% sure until I get underneath but it seems to be leaking right from the area of the bottom plug, its never leaked at all before I changed it.

I don't recall seeing any washer on the gear oil plug, maybe I missed it when it came off
Byron (Bmyth)
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Username: Bmyth

Post Number: 1372
Registered: 10-2002
Posted on Saturday, October 04, 2003 - 12:59 pm:   

are you sure it's coming from the plug?

I'm not sure I would use any teflon sealer at risk of any of it traveling into your gearbox... Isn't there a washer that goes between the plug and box? I believe mine had one when I drained it...

jeff ryerson (Atheyg)
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Username: Atheyg

Post Number: 510
Registered: 8-2002
Posted on Saturday, October 04, 2003 - 12:51 pm:   

After changing my gear oil I've noticed a decent sized leak that must be coming from the bottom plug, I tightened it fairly well so I dont want to risk tightening more to strip the threads, should I try a teflon sealer on the threads or any other reccomendations or brands?

Thanks

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