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Re: I know they are supposed to leak, but

To: Geoff Branch <gjbranch@comcast.net>
Subject: Re: I know they are supposed to leak, but
From: Red Midget <redmidget72@yahoo.com>
Date: Thu, 9 Mar 2006 14:54:04 -0800 (PST)
Check to see if the oil pan has split just under where the plug threads into 
the pan.  I have seen this happen after the bolt has been over tourqed too many 
times.  You may be able to patch a small split, but the best way is to braze it 
up.

  Geoff Branch wrote:

> I cannot get the oil drain plug to stop leaking on my Mini. I've tried
> copper, nylon, composit washers and even a new plug. Any suggestions?
> Wiseass or otherwise??


                
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