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11-26-2005, 11:52 PM
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drain plug?
I put in a new drain plug in my oil pan last change. And twice in a month I have had to tighten it seems to be loosening up over time anyone have this problem? Any solution other than try new plug?
Thanks guys
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11-27-2005, 01:13 AM
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its all about the +6 inches
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Re: drain plug?
Did this plug have a nylon washer?
If so, it may be compressing a bit. |
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11-27-2005, 02:49 AM
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Re: drain plug?
ya some kind of washer like nylon. So by compressed do you mean I should not tighten it very tight or what?
Thanks
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11-27-2005, 02:39 PM
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Re: drain plug?
the new nylon compressed ... which loosened it ..... 20 ft-lbs for the drain plug .. seems like too much .... i always wince while i torque mine....
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11-27-2005, 03:28 PM
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Re: drain plug?
so once it wears in it should be fine is what your saying.
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11-27-2005, 03:57 PM
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Re: drain plug?
something like that .. unless the plug you picked up was defective in some way
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