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Old 09-10-2004, 08:40 PM
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Oil drain plug

Just a heads up while changing your oil, CHECK YOUR DRAIN PLUG! Today while changing my oil I decided to replace the plug gasket so after removing the old gasket and washing the plug in the parts washer I noticed the collar was cracked all the way around I guess I must have over tightened it I will see if I can post a picture
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Thanks for the heads up. I'll be checking mine the next service.
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Thanks for the info, next time I change, I'll check
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Had mine come apart while changing my oil. not fun. luckily my local parts store had one in stock.
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Seems like the people who use a torque wrench end up breaking them. I just snug the plug up with a 8'' long ratchet. It's never fallen out or leaked, in fact usually takes a two foot cheater bar to remove it. Still on the same plugs and washers after at least 50 oil changes on both rigs.
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40 lb ft works for me No leaks...
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Get one of these babies and you wont have any more problems:

http://216.167.41.9/CoastalData/show...D=1008&CATID=1
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