-> Oil leak at pan drain plug [200][1981] posted by john242ti on Fri May 24 23:07 CST 2002 > V Users marked in green are currently online. The shop manual says to use Loctite 290, but at the dealer they said their service guys always use Teflon tape so there's no leaks. Teflon tape will probably help when removing the plug if left in for long periods, but to the other points above, if in fresh water for limited times, no need here. I do not want it to break-down and swirl in my oil. Also holds up to gasoline for sealing threaded fuel line fittings. Glad I asked. The company I work for will fire a person in a N.Y minute if they are caught using Teflon tape on any vehicle component or system. I recently changed the oil on my 25 kohler. Our community has been around for many years and pride ourselves on offering unbiased, critical discussion among people of all different backgrounds. Automobile Suggested Applications: Head bolts into through holes, oil PSI sending units and sensors, oil and coolant lines, fuel fittings, rear axle fill plug, brake, and power steering fittings Heavy Duty Suggested Applications : Differential drain plugs and core plugs. The drain plug is leaking slowly now. The tech found the RTV sealant around the oil drain plug and asked me to check why it was applied. With newer automotive oil pan drain plugs, you can also get oversized plugs but I doubt you would get one in that style of plug/thread. Won t shred or wear like Teflon® tape. Thread swells from fluid, and seals plug threads. Anaerobic thread sealer might be worth trying if teflon paste is not working. Is teflon tape ok? Find Dorman 65109 Dorman Oil Pan Drain Plugs and get Free Shipping on Orders Over $99 at Summit Racing! Very forgiving of sticking to oily threads. We apologize that this item is … Has anyone used a teflon tape wrap on their oil plug before? I don't see how it could hurt though. If it leaks.weeps you need a new plug. Oil is leaking from the brass oil drain plug (where it screws into the block). I am about to change the diff oil on my '02 DII and was wondering what you guys do with the drain plugs? Wrap threads of hex drain fitting with Teflon* tape, or apply thread compound. I believe they used liquid teflon, It is commonly used. 4. Teflon paste generally works fine, but it acts as a lubricant, the taper should seal the threads. Get yours online today and pick up in store. Does a very good job of sealing even worn drain plugs against hot engine oil leaking. And the originals are not like the modern plumbing supply equivalent, so using a sealer allows saving the original for a show car and not having it weep oil. It's now one week into this video and the new plug has not leaked. Teflon tape 4. i smear some grease on it, so it can be removed next time and doesn't get stuck. I am also concerned about the teflon tape and the high heat in the oil pan. If you only have a side stand, you can use that, but be prepared to hold your bike up level to ensure all the oil is out and to properly check the level of the new oil. We are working every day to make sure our community is one of the best. Drain engine coolant from the radiator using the drain plug … If someone has been wrapping too much material in there, if may be causing cracking around the drain hole. Part # : NOE 7041018 Product Line : NAPA Solutions Pickup in Store not currently available. I just purchased this mower. For Everridin' in the Grass '07 F You can also place a block of wood under the side stand to get it more level, but take special care using this method to not drop your bike. Sign up for a new account in our community. In a perfect world, tapered thread drain plugs should seal without a sealer. Teflon tape is not a good thing to use on vehicle systems (especially fuel, brake, and lubrication systems). DBKissel, It is slippery so don't overtighten and break something if you use it. Contains PTFE. Its a very thick white liquid that is applied buy the brush in the cap of the lid. Note: Be sure to use Teflon tape … September 14, 2019 in General Discussion. We see this all the time with antique steam car fittings cast bronze and iron where they have been connected, disconnected and over tightened several times over the years, they get to a point where the only way to seal them is with a sealer like I listed or they must be repaired, i.e. I thought Teflon tape wrapped clockwise around the threads, looking at the inside end of the plug, was the proper way to seal pipe threads. Copyright © 2020, Antique Automobile Club of America. I'm surprised the teflon/dope solution didn't work for you. On an antique that is being preserved it is best to use a sealer. necessary oil feed lines or any other sensors at this time. Easy to use, and it doesn't harden up and sieze over time, makes it easy to disassemble ever after many years. An NPT tapered thread connection, every time the fitting is reefed together, the female threads enlarge a small bit, depending on the material like Brass or Bronze, they can open significantly. I have used teflon tape with high quality plumbers pipe dope in the past, but always seem to have a drip. Teflon tape might work but not for long. [Both are availalble on Amazon too!]. You have to make sure the dope is good for petroleum. Contact Us - DO NOT EMAIL CAR QUESTIONS. I am going to weld a nut to the inside of the pan and use a regular oil plug. I use LockTite blue, easy on and off with no danger or mess. It's easy! read the label. Oil Drain Plug Piggyback 1/2-20 S.O., Head Size 3/4 In. 10-17-2013, 10:00 PM Any thoughts? Shop for AGS Oil Drain Plug Sealant 0.14oz with confidence at AutoZone.com. Designed to not leak if tightened properly. Anaerobic thread sealer might be worth trying if teflon paste is not working. Teflon paste generally works fine, but it acts as a lubricant, the taper should seal the threads. Originally posted by Big John: Teflon tape is a lubricant not a sealer,most of what you wrap on there will be sheared off as you thread in the plug.. Lubricated threads also have a much stronger chance of overtightening & loosening from vibration. I've tried wrapping the threads of the plug w/ plumber's tape and replacing the o-ring, but it didn't solve the problem. Parts may be repositioned up to 4 hours after application. Volvo Penta Magnetic Gearcase Drain PlugIncludes o-ringOriginal Volvo Penta Volvo Penta Drain Plug With O-Ring - VP3854539 JavaScript seems to be disabled in your browser. Roger Walling  has a good idea. Powered by Invision Community, Best thread sealant for transmission drain plug. https://www.amazon.com/General-Purpose-Thread-Sealant-8oz/dp/B01LZTXVR8/ref=sr_1_6?keywords=Jomar+sealant&qid=1568483859&sr=8-6. By If you get tired of the plastic drain plugs, look at E.E., John has brass drain plugs with o-rings that don'r wear out and dont leak. Have you tried cleaning up the threads? Chunks of silicone can be squeezed inside and roam around causing problems. Can anyone suggest what they know to be a good sealant for a transmission drain plug? They also said they found a very thin oil film on the drain pulg. Wire to connect temp sensor to gauge How to do it 1. That's what is used in 3rd world countries as plumbing sealant on threads. Might be worth checking out if the problem persists, but again, be careful because going too big can split a casting or pan. Parts are just part of what we do. You must log in or register to reply here. If you get tired of the plastic drain plugs... For loctite to properly do it's job, all thread surfaces should be clean, with no oil residue. Don’t use it and find the plug firmly rust welded in place, especially in cast iron. Thanks to all with your suggestions-  It looks like Gasoila and maybe Rectorseal T+2 would be the best choices. I did use Teflon tape there, but only on the threads not letting the tape … Another great property teflon tape has is it prevents the threads from seizing. This is what I use for all my steam fittings, and more steamfolk are switching over to it. It's an NPT thread. Designed and constructed to strict engineering quality standards, they are high-quality OE replacements coated for corrosion resistance and a long service … 83 toy went 183000 miles with same washer It is tapered thread, pinches, wedges itself in there when tightened. I would not bother with this at all except the bored, silver-soldered sleeved and retapped or go up a pipe size. I called up the ducati dealership where I got my last oil change This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register. If you have a bike lift or stand, put your bike up on it. Teflon tape has no place in a car engine. Plain plumber's dope is made for use with water. I've tried wrapping the threads of the plug w/ plumber's tape and replacing the o-ring, but it didn't solve the problem. Best way is to point the threads at your face and wrap 2 1/2 times clockwise (pulling tight) around the threads. Idealy cleaned off with brake-kleene. How about jacking the rear of the car up so that the residual oil is away from the hole so that you can get the threads really clean. I am about to change the diff oil on my '02 DII and was wondering what you guys do with the drain plugs? Just got mine a week or so ago, and a spare. Plugs that have been removed and installed countless times over 80-90 years don't just wear the plug threads they also wear the threads in the hole that is being plugged. NEVER - EVER - USE TEFLON TAPE ON A CAR - EVER. And, no worries of bits of tape ever getting into places where it shouldn't. I've never had a problem with mine leaking. Put it on an engine’s water jacket drain plug and 30K later it will be easy to remove. Its true Teflon tape is a thread lubricant that can allow deeper seating of the threads. I use Plumber's Teflon paste from my local hardware store. Still amazes me the D2 has plastic. All I can say is get rid of them. Temperature range -65 F to 400 F (-54 C to 204 C). You can buy just that gasket at an auto parts store. Also inspect around the hole closely. JavaScript is disabled. Is there anything I should be using like tape or a sealant when re installing it? If you can get access to some small taps/dies for NPT maybe try lightly cleaning the threads. It is slippery so don't overtighten and break something if you use it. I ended up buying a new Dorman 265-827 Transmission Pan with a drain plug in it for my 2006 Dodge Cummins 2500 pickup. Discovery (1989-2004) - Technical Discussions. I'm thinking black auto RTV sealant or non hardening form-a-gasket. Why? The problem with that is antiques are not perfect - most are far from it. My money is on a cracked case the more you tighten the plug or wrap tape on it the more you force the crack open even a small amount. The key might be in where the plug lives. On my last bike ('03 Ultra) and the '91 Dyna, they had a pipe plug in the primary case drain. Note: If you are only installing one sensor, use the provided bolts to plug the other open ports. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. If the threads are NPT, put a wad of grease on a tap and turn it in until there is pressure felt, then give it a turn (dressing up the threads) and back it out. Trying a over sized drain plug on a oil pan with messed up threads. The layers of the Teflon should be depend on how lose your drain plug is. Even in the plumbing & heating business it's recommended to use a sealer on tapered thread. Plus the brass radiator plug. Why would you use anything else? See above for prep and actual gauge install 2. 3. I would never ever use teflon tape or paste on an engine. I had my concerns on silicon also, but when you go to a transmission rebuild class and John Twist says to use a light coating of silicon on the plugs that can leak, you take him at his word. Teflon tape has no place in a car engine. (typically) When you take your drain plug out you can see it was not a tape but an applied liquid. Be careful with the thicker silicone based concoctions... not so much with primitive transmissions, but more-so with motors. ^^^THIS. The trick is to wrap the Teflon tape clockwise when the threaded end of the drain plug is facing you. Plug on the OD (D type) is also course thread. on first oil change I take the drain plug to parts store or napa and get a nylon washer for drain plugs, making sure that its a snug fit on the threads so it doesn't fall off when I change oil. Also run the plug with a pipe die and use Gasoila.. You need to be a member in order to leave a comment. Post in the forum instead. 2- Stainless hose clamps 5. Just a simple pipe plug a shown. Teflon tape should work for this. The one on my Pontiac (500,000 miles) is still the original and does not leak, but it must be tight. More water from wet bathing suits than any coming thru the plug. The shop manual says to use Loctite 290, but at the dealer they said their service guys always use Teflon tape so there's no leaks. Normally for nasty ones I use one coat of dope... a couple wraps of teflon... then apply more dope and "usually" that fixes it. This is a 1925 Kissel Speedster with W140 synthetic gear lube (about to be put in). It is the gasket between the bolt head and pan that seals the drain. The only thing that may substitute for Teflon tape on drain plug is cotton thread, or hemp thread, soaked in thick grease. I've had many come through my shop that did not seal hot motor oil no matter how tight you get them. Going a different rout now. I use teflon tape on my brass plug. Thoughts? Do you have a rounded-off, stripped, or leaking drain plug? If so, then pick up one of these Dorman oil pan drain plugs. Copyright © 2020, Antique Automobile Club of America. Remove the oil drain plug from your engine, catching the final drips of oil with a cardboard sheet.