-> 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? Thread starter SailorMac; Start date Dec 2, 2004; Forums. I would check at your local parts store, they make universal drain plugs for your exact problem. -> Oil leak at pan drain plug 200 1981 : posted by neptune242 on Fri May 17 16:56 CST 2002 Author: [IGNORE ALL POSTS] last visit: Thu Dec 20 13:00 CST 2012 Thanks everyone for the responses. DiscoWeb Technical Boards. Dec 2, 2004 #1 I am about to change the diff oil on my '02 DII and was wondering what you guys do with the drain plugs? On my last bike ('03 Ultra) and the '91 Dyna, they had a pipe plug in the primary case drain. Might just need a GASKET, or try ROCKAUTO or AUTOANYTHING for a NEW OIL PAN! sucked it right up. Or is there a better solution? I would imagine the drain plug (lower one) would be more important to seal. Show Less. Get it as soon as Mon, Jan 11. sets up like a silicone but with more of a rubbery feel to it. Customer Question. 10-17-2013, 10:00 PM Teddy52 : 3,438 posts, read 5,042,167 times Reputation: 5433. FREE Shipping on orders over $25 shipped by Amazon . From my perspective, an over-sized self-tapping drain plug with either a copper or aluminum crush washer should fix the problem. There was probably originally a plastic or copper washer that fits the drain plug. If that is not the problem then silicon tape will work on the threads to create a seal. Based on my experience, although limited, I would recommend that he stay away from either a rubber or fiber drain plug whenever you have a leak. Lots of good advice. 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… Sealer..drain plug..trans ,primary,engine oil plugs. 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… Thread starter martyi; Start date Jan 5, 2006; Status Not open for further replies. I believe they used liquid teflon, It is commonly used. 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. Just one layer will do. Oil drain plug repair with teflon tape? The plug will be plenty tight. Any help would be great thanks ! Member#: 149347. Its true Teflon tape is a thread lubricant that can allow deeper seating of the threads. IT is a SUPER SUPRA engine! Teflon tape might work but not for long. 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. 5.0 out of 5 stars 2. If your drain plug is stripped out, you can get an oversized plug and it will tap new threads for itself as you screw it in. Still have questions? Jan 5, 2006 #1 I am about to do my first oil change on my 2006 Honda and purchased a Fumoto valve to replace the drain plug and make future oil samples and changes easier. tried teflon sealant and teflon tape again. I have used teflon tape many times to make sink, bathroom and other water/hose type connections and was wondering if putting a wrap or two on the Fumoto threads would do any good. No damage- just snug. Guess I should do some "O" ring shopping. ... 1,799 Posts #2 • Jul 31, 2005. If Some how it got screwd up try Teflon tape and then the new plug. Any reason I can't use Teflon tape for that? I do not want it to break-down and swirl in my oil. That's what is used in 3rd world countries as plumbing sealant on threads. Will I be able to repair my leaking roof on my own? Go to your local auto parts store and pick up a piggyback drain plug. 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. The tech found the RTV sealant around the oil drain plug and asked me to check why it was applied. 99. Oil drain plug repair with teflon tape? You can buy just that gasket at an auto parts store. I am about to change the diff oil on my '02 DII and was wondering what you guys do with the drain plugs? Check for an O-ring on the drain plug, if there is one, adding Teflon tape … Oil is leaking from the brass oil drain plug (where it screws into the block). 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. Same engine but yours got bored out and they had a turbo version. 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. Category: Motorcycle. I have a 2005 Super Mini Z w/ a 25hp Kawasaki. 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Oil drain plug crush washer – 14mm crush washer oil drain plug gasket replacement for Honda - OEM 94109-14000 Fits Civic Accord CRV Pilot Odyssey Motorcycle and More – Pack of 20 by Automajor. 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 Won't shred or wear like Teflon tape. Most easy fix on the planet unless your gaskets on your engine is leaking. Parts are just part of what we do. its still leaking slowly. Jan 12, 2006 #26 I do use teflon tape to smooth out some assemblies and to also take up slack. PO had a seized plug and had to drill it out! Since the Fumoto is a permanent … If not, something else is going on....... You can use it but I doubt it will work. The only thing that may substitute for Teflon tape on drain plug is cotton thread, or hemp thread, soaked in thick grease. sets up like a silicone but with more of … "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. "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. Kingman GT Owner. Try a few REAL machine shops! 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. To what place should you record the measurement? My first thought was teflon tape yes, but anytime I associate oil and sealer or teflon, a red flag goes up for me. Get a new nylon or rubber washer and drain bolt they are only about $1.99 at any auto part stores then you can try the teflon or just black rtv silicone goop it up around the threads and put it in. If you are still having problems with your drain plug I would unscrew it and make sure you do not have any dirt on the threads that would cause a small leak. Try a new drain plug first. Gets all the metal coming from the manual tranny. 08-04-2015, 02:09 PM #8: Max Capacity. I quit using Teflon tape years ago after finding this. Shop for AGS Oil Drain Plug Sealant 0.14oz with confidence at AutoZone.com. Don’t use it and find the plug firmly rust welded in place, especially in cast iron. Permalink Printer Friendly. I want to chase out the female thread. I don't care what HD says or does, I'd never use tape on the motor oil plug. $18.99 $ 18. (typically) When you take your drain plug out you can see it was not a tape but an applied liquid. I had no other choice but to drill the hole and re-thread it. I use teflon tape on my brass plug. 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. If it leaks then I will try the teflon tape. Like was stated above, any oil pan drain plug I have ever seen depends on the gasket to seal. aazpeters, Oct 11, 2006 #6. green acres lawns LawnSite Senior Member. I used Permatex thread locker before and no success. 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. straight 6. I did look and saw there was a $3 washer available, but it was something like $7.50 to ship it. Join Yahoo Answers and get 100 points today. M. martyi. Parts may be repositioned up to 4 hours after application. To facilitate this process a lubricant such as pipe joint compound or Teflon tape is used. Most easy fix on the planet unless your gaskets on your engine is leaking. They also said they found a very thin oil film on the drain pulg. Teflon tape should work for this. I also am having a hard time finding a brand new oil pan for it so im wondering if i can just put teflon tap around the drain plug and screw it in? I have used teflon tape with high quality plumbers pipe dope in the past, but always seem to … -> Oil leak at pan drain plug [200][1981] posted by walrus3 on Fri May 17 02:04 CST 2002 > V. Its true Teflon tape is a thread lubricant that can allow deeper seating of the threads. Having a magnet on the oil drain plug impressed me a lot. Teflon tape might work but not for long. It is the gasket between the bolt head and pan that seals the drain. I took my scrambler to the BMW dealership for the inspection. Contains PTFE. Straight threads were never intended to form the seal and no sealer should be used.