[Roadsters] Differential plug / drive shaft

[Eddie]

My opinion, marking the position of the driveshaft isn't a big deal, but 
can't hurt to do it. 

2) The drain plug leaking.  If you put teflon tape ON the threads ONLY, 
it shouldn't get into the internals.  I'd check to see if the threads 
are stripped if it's leaking though...

Eddie



hallosb at juno.com wrote:
> This weekend, I'll be pulling the driveshaft in preparation for pulling the
> motor/tranny.  Before I start, I have two questions.
>
> 1. Is it necessary to mark the position of the driveshaft in relation to the
> differential and/or transmission? I've removed driveshafts many times.
> Sometimes I remember to mark them. Sometimes I don't.  I've always wondered if
> it really matters. I don't think it does but, I'm interested in other
> opinions.
>
> 2. My differential drain plug leaks. I've never had this problem on any of my
> other cars. I believe the drain plug has pipe thread so, it should seal
> itself. When I'm working on cars, I've never been a big fan of adding sealant
> or teflon tape on threaded connections.  It seems to me you're just running
> the risk of getting goop or tape in the internals. Am I worrying too much? If
> you did use sealant on the threads, what would you use?
>
> TIA,
> Dan McHatton
> '66 1600
>
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