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Oil drain plug leaking. Any suggestions?

Posted By: 72greencuda

Oil drain plug leaking. Any suggestions? - 07/10/10 03:10 PM

I have a deep Milodon oil pan on the 340 in the 72 Cuda, so deep and to low.. I had a low speed scrape the other night and now I have a drip. Anybody have a suggestion after I remove the oil plug? I think maybe in the future I will replace pan with a pan thats not as dangerous. Plug was a little loose after hit,but still leaking after I tightened. Thanks guys.. Wish I was in Carlisle
Posted By: Neil

Re: Oil drain plug leaking. Any suggestions? - 07/10/10 03:39 PM

Aren't the bolts on those on the backside instead of the bottom?

Anyways, wrap the threads of the bolt with a little teflon tape and then thread it into the hole. This should seal the leak + keep the bolt snug. Pay attention to which way the tape is wrapped since if you do it backwards the tape will want to bunch up going in.
Posted By: 72greencuda

Re: Oil drain plug leaking. Any suggestions? - 07/10/10 03:46 PM

Yes the bolt is on the backside. Thanks
Posted By: Supercuda

Re: Oil drain plug leaking. Any suggestions? - 07/10/10 04:50 PM

You may have cracked the pan, I did that once doing a jump. Right where the drain plug is.
Posted By: 5thAve

Re: Oil drain plug leaking. Any suggestions? - 07/10/10 08:06 PM

If there's a gasket on the bolt like normal and it's not damaged it doesn't matter if the threads are sealed or not.
Posted By: ahy

Re: Oil drain plug leaking. Any suggestions? - 07/11/10 02:13 AM

Skit plate time.

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