Oil Pan Drain Plug Leak

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Oct 31, 2003 | 08:12 PM

dsaint1347

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Oil Pan Drain Plug Leak

I hit a huge rock and it hit the oil pan, now I get a real bad oil leak from the drain plug. Someone told me to use thread sealing tape. Would that be safe to use till I get the pan replaced?

Oct 31, 2003 | 08:45 PM

Chet

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This exact thing happen to a friend of mine. We bought an oversized drain plug and it was fine for a week until he had time to change the pan. When you change the pan I recommend getting the 1 piece from fel-pro.

Nov 1, 2003 | 07:03 AM

ede

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why don't you just replace the gasket or use an o ring. thread seal tape won't do much with straight threads but i guess it'd be better than nothing. are you sure the leak is from the plug and not a crack somewhere near it

Nov 1, 2003 | 07:37 AM

dsaint1347

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Yes, I loosened it then retightened the sucker and it does drip a lot less. I think it may leak more when it gets hot? I should tighten it when it's hot right?

Nov 1, 2003 | 09:03 AM

BILLY SMITH

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i agree with chet ....go to NAPA and get the next available over size pan bolt it comes with ever thing required to complete the job works real good i repaired my jimmy pan with one