Teflon tape on diff, tranny, wheel, lube plugs?

todds112 · Post by **todds112** » Fri Apr 20, 2007 8:41 pm

Do I need to tape the plugs while I'm doing fluid changes (to avoid leaks)? I guess I'm asking will it hurt anything if I do? I've heard in other auto applications to never do this because it can get torn off inside and potentially clog lube passages.

mjnims · Post by **mjnims** » Fri Apr 20, 2007 8:47 pm

If you are concerned about leaks at the plugs just order new copper crush washers and all will be dry with no worries of foreign matter in the oils.

krick3tt · Post by **krick3tt** » Mon Apr 23, 2007 8:35 am

You can get them at NAPA, check the SDP site for the parts cross reference chart.

Cheers,
Morris

PittsPinz · Post by **PittsPinz** » Thu Apr 26, 2007 8:09 am

I put some copper AntiSeize out of a tube on them to make them easier to remove (once you get them out the 1st time). Dennis suggested this to me a long time ago!
Don't know if this helps seal them or not but I remember some of the early posts where they were stuck & the heads got stripped & they had to be drilled.
Don't want to go thru that.

todds112 · Post by **todds112** » Thu Apr 26, 2007 6:16 pm

Mine came out pretty easy. I did notice on the rear most diff that both of the plugs on the side of the diff had apparently been stripped out at some point. There were heli-coils in there. Makes me leary of overtightening the others as I get to them.