I have an 1989 Crown Victoria.I was attempting to change my oil myself and when i was trying to put the rear drain plug back in but it kept slipping in and out of the hole. I did 2-3 wraps of Teflon tape on the primary drain plug yesterday, after swapping out the diaphragm spring. I took my scrambler to the BMW dealership for the inspection. Feb 26, 2010 #2 I would replace the drain valve. I'm not sure you wanna use any loctite on anything like a drain plug. One example is a screw mount focuser on a telescope, which although nicely machined and anodized had a lot of slop and stiction. I think that it is 1/2" BSP Taper. Hello again, My transmission drain plug is leaking oil. Best way is to point the threads at your face and wrap 2 1/2 times clockwise (pulling tight) around the threads. DiscoWeb Technical Boards. Thread starter SailorMac; Start date Dec 2, 2004; Forums. Sealer..drain plug..trans ,primary,engine oil plugs. Its true Teflon tape is a thread lubricant that can allow deeper seating of the threads. So what if a little contamination finds its way inside the case. IT is a SUPER SUPRA engine! Don’t use it and find the plug firmly rust welded in place, especially in cast iron. 08-04-2015, 02:09 PM #8: Max Capacity. 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. Sealant tape on transfer case drain thread sealant ptfe tape and paste oil drain plug replacement land rover gasoila hd green ptfe tape oxygen audizine forums Leaking Oil Pan Drain Plug Ih8mud ForumSmall Block Ford Lubrication Parts Interchange DiyLeaky Oil Drain Plug Grroots Motorsports ForumDiy A T Fluid And Filter With Pics Unofficial Honda Fit… Join Yahoo Answers and get 100 points today. It is simply a device to let oil out then keep oil in. 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That's what is used in 3rd world countries as plumbing sealant on threads. My .02 Mike . Will I be able to repair my leaking roof on my own? Same engine but yours got bored out and they had a turbo version. My first thought was teflon tape yes, but anytime I associate oil and sealer or teflon, a red flag goes up for me. look for a nylon washer for the plug or a fiber one. FREE Shipping on orders over $25 shipped by Amazon . sucked it right up. Teflon tape comes in 3 grades here:-1) White or extruded tape. The tape or the compound has no role in sealing the joint. I'm thinking black auto RTV sealant or non hardening form-a-gasket. Customer Question. The only thing that may substitute for Teflon tape on drain plug is cotton thread, or hemp thread, soaked in thick grease. 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. 2003 Ford F150 4.6L: Leaking Plugs Question. Wanna make it kosher, use a small amount of RTV, blue, red, black or grey. Buy a Toyota spec drain plug for your car. I believe they used liquid teflon, It is commonly used. Derek it can't hurt to try sealing with Teflon tape, If stripped to the point of not tightening then tape wont help, and if stripped badly enough you run the risk of it coming loose falling out and loosing all your oil that would be bad. A graduated cylinder is calibrated to 1 mL. If I  use high heat paint like for car motor  can I  use my air dry clay ? Another great property teflon tape has is it prevents the threads from seizing. Buy a Toyota spec drain plug for your car. Best to just get a good drain plug washer instead of the teflon tape. "O" ring looked ok but I would have liked to replace it but I didn't have any new ones, so used the tape as a just in case thing. do i need to use... do i need to use thread sealer or teflon tape on my drain plug screws for my 08 screemin eagle for trans ,primary,engine oil plugs. Plug on the OD (D type) is also course thread. Is that the right way? None of Permatex sealants, blue or red, will stick to oil drain plug. Edited March 1, 2011 by racer7 Put it on an engine’s water jacket drain plug and 30K later it will be easy to remove. On my last bike ('03 Ultra) and the '91 Dyna, they had a pipe plug in the primary case drain. Tapered pipe thread seals by virtue of the taper wedging and it is appropriate to use sealer (I personally prefer teflon tape). Idk if the threads on the pan are stripped or what. I don't care what HD says or does, I'd never use tape on the motor oil plug. Hello guys, So the last time I changed the oil, the drain plug inner thread (engine side) was stripped. PO had a seized plug and had to drill it out! I would stick with and o-ring and maybe a dab of pipe dope that is like a paint on stuff. Oil drain plug repair with teflon tape? 4.6 out of 5 stars 54. Messages 340 Location E. Texas. I have used teflon tape with high quality plumbers pipe dope in the past, but always seem to have a drip. Try a few REAL machine shops! The plug, which sits at the bottom or side of the oil pan, is charged with keeping your motor’s vital life blood — its lubricant — from pouring out due to the constant effects of both gravity and the … I did use Teflon tape there, but only on the threads not letting the tape … Let them look at it on the HOIST and give opinions! $18.99 $ 18. Get it as soon as Mon, Jan 11. Oil drain plug repair with teflon tape? so i bought a bigger nut to widen the hole to hold the big nut, but it wouldnt screw in all the way. I bought new drain plug and few seals for the manual ransmission of my Bmw 323i (E46). Ive looked everywhere for an m18-1.5 oversized drain plug but have had zero luck all i get told is that its not made. Your car’s oil drain plug has a very important, if often underrated job. Vehicle: 05 LGT,09 SpecB … You can buy just that gasket at an auto parts store. Most easy fix on the planet unless your gaskets on your engine is leaking. its still leaking slowly. Go to your local auto parts store and pick up a piggyback drain plug. A good deal tighter thread fit than the oil drain plug but maybe that's just my bike? Contains PTFE. If the threads are not sealing then the joint will leak, Teflon or no Teflon. This is a 1925 Kissel Speedster with W140 synthetic gear lube (about to be put in). Permalink Printer Friendly. Most easy fix on the planet unless your gaskets on your engine is leaking. straight 6. Let it dry before you fill up with oil again. Join Date: May 2007. Any reason I can't use Teflon tape for that? Gold Plug Magnetic Drain Plug MP-10. Any suggestions? I bought a bag of 100 each, high temp o-rings for the oil and tranny or was it the primary, 2 different sizes. Guess I should do some "O" ring shopping. I did use Teflon tape there, but only on the threads not letting the tape … If that is not the problem then silicon tape will work on the threads to create a seal. I am about to change the diff oil on my '02 DII and was wondering what you guys do with the drain plugs? If not, something else is going on....... You can use it but I doubt it will work. (typically) When you take your drain plug out you can see it was not a tape but an applied liquid. Get yours online today and pick up in store. sucked it right up. If you have a bike lift or stand, put your bike up on it. I am also concerned about the teflon tape and the high heat in the oil pan. Edited March 1, 2011 by racer7 For Everridin' in the Grass '07 F-150 Crew Everride Warrior 60" 27 Kohler Gravely Convertable 7.6 Lawn Boy walk behind Redmax string trimmer Redmax backpack blower. -> Oil leak at pan drain plug [200][1981] posted by someone claiming to be Rob A on Thu May 16 21:34 CST 2002 > V. Is teflon tape ok? I would never over drill the plug ever. Also you should use a crush washer with it. Guess I should do some "O" ring shopping. Mark II Lifetime. Won't shred or wear like Teflon tape. I called up the ducati dealership where I got my last oil change and they said they didnt apply the sealant. I called up the ducati dealership where I got my last oil change and they said they didnt apply the sealant. I do not want it to break-down and swirl in my oil. Its a very thick white liquid that is applied buy the brush in the cap of the lid. BTW, I bought new fill and drain plugs from MGOC and they come with hexagon 'holes' for an allen key rather than that daft square taper arrangement on the originals. Automobile. The drain plug should have a flanged head and the washer would seal to the pan. I know I had a 84 Supra. Heck, you could even weld in a tapered pipe thread and use a tapered pipe plug from a hardware store if you want to be like that. I use teflon tape on my brass plug. I dunno im tired of worrying about this stupid oil leak and having to top it up. 1sttruck. Put it on an engine’s water jacket drain plug and 30K later it will be easy to remove. It is the gasket between the bolt head and pan that seals the drain. 10-17-2013, 10:00 PM Teddy52 : 3,438 posts, read 5,042,167 times Reputation: 5433. Auto parts store should be able to come up with one that will fit. teflon tape is oil resistant so it should work,however it's meant to seal threads that are tapered.in your case the oil plug does the sealing on the flange not on the threads so it's not going to work properly.if you're in a pinch you can try making some strings out of the teflon tape and wrap them around the end of the thread (kind of making an o-ring)get the proper washer I want to chase out the female thread. On my last bike ('03 Ultra) and the '91 Dyna, they had a pipe plug in the primary case drain. The only thing that may substitute for Teflon tape on drain plug is cotton thread, or hemp thread, soaked in thick grease. There is a things called a KEENSERT< that can repair this problem PERMANENTLY! A good deal tighter thread fit than the oil drain plug but maybe that's just my bike? I just use whatever liquid teflon that is available at my local auto parts store, have yet to have a leak. 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