Ok, Ive tried a new washer and a new drain plug on the engine oil pan. still has a leak. is it possible that the pan is cracked around the threads? I can get it to stop!


any ideas?

lewis

 

Ok this happened to me before, you can:

A. put some teflon tape on the threads, keep the tape low on the plug (you don't want any teflon tape in your oil).

B. get one of those quick drain valves from geno's with a little teflon and never have to unthread it again.

the teflon does work.

good luck!

 

Most likely your oil pan is distorted from overtightening.
What I do in this case is what Timmy suggested, use a aftermarket drain valve. I've never used teflon tape because I've seen how petro products tend to melt it. I clean the pan very well and use RTV.

 

You may want to take a close look at your drain plug for crack also as mine was cracked almost all the way around. I also bought a new washer that wouldn't seal, so then I tried a EZ drain and the plug ordeal is history.

 

how di get to genos for this valve? thanks a always for the help

lewis

 

As was mentioned, your oil pan is probably distorted from overtightening. I have "repaired" this on several trucks by adding an o-ring to the drain plug in addition to the washer.

 

http://www.genosgarage.com/prodinfo.asp?number=FTP-FG7B

 

I like your idea torque fan. I'll try that first

lewis

 

Use a nylon washer in place of the stock one. Problem will be solved permanently. Can get them and drain plugs here:


http://www.cgenterprises.com/magneti...gs/gaskets.htm

 

Those quick change plugs leave 1/2 " dirty oil in the bottom of the oil pan.

 

I haven't had a problem with that. I always park on a flat surface and drain the (somewhat hot) oil for a long time. then again I did install this gizmo with the new oil pan I put on 1 1/2 yrs. ago.

my oil stays caramel color for at least 2500-3000 miles after i change it.