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Old 10-09-2020, 12:08 PM   #7
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Default Re: 36 Can't Stop The Oil Pan Drain Plug Drip

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Originally Posted by RalphG View Post
Teflon tape is a popular hydraulic thread sealant here and I've used it on oil pan plugs before.
I'm not too sure I would want to use Teflon tape on oil fittings, plugs, etc It's not inconceivable that pieces of that tape might get inside the oil pan, and get pulled into the oil flow system, causing some blockage in small passageways. I know it's a no no on gasoline/fuel supply lines.

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Originally Posted by billybronco1 View Post
What gasket do you find is best on the oil pan drain plug? I have replaced the drain plug and can not stop the constant drip. I see Mac's has two types of washers, the crush type and the standard flat copper ones.
I would do as suggest by someone else here, check for cross threading of plug & oil pan threads, look for other possible damage of plug and pan in the sealing areas, and find or make a copper gasket that will stay on the plug when it's removed from pan
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