[Healeys] GB Oil Leak

[Michael MacLean]

Stag Wellseal.

https://www.pegasusautoracing.com/productselection.asp?Product=3304

Mike MacLean

On Sun, Oct 16, 2022 at 10:00 PM Bob Spidell <bspidell at comcast.net> wrote:

> oops .. forgot the link
>
>
> https://www.amazon.com/Rectorseal-25551-8-Ounce-Thread-Sealant/dp/B000H5MW0O?source=ps-sl-shoppingads-lpcontext&ref_=fplfs&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER
>
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> On 10/16/2022 9:15 PM, Bob Spidell wrote:
> > The white teflon sealant usually works well enough if the the threads
> > are well-matched. Teflon tape might be a little better but, usually,
> > it isn't. This stuff works best for me in plumbing applications,
> > should be OK.
> >
> > Go easy on the breaker bar, it's possible to crack the case; in fact,
> > have a close look at it to check for cracking.
> >
> >
> > On 10/16/2022 8:18 PM, Roger Grace wrote:
> >> BJ8 with MT 90 oil in transmission.
> >> I am struggling with an oil leak from the drain plug on my transmission.
> >> The tapered thread plug, not the brass OD one.
> >> On my last attempt I carefully cleaned the plug and the case thread.
> >> Then used used that white Permatex thread sealant.
> >> Little improvement.
> >> Kept tightening with lot more torque with 16in breaker bar plus pipe.
> >> Some minor improvement.
> >> Fearing damage, now reluctant to do any more tightening.
> >> A colleague suggests that Permatex form a gasket aviation stuff -
> >> liquid sealant in a tin ...
> >> Is this a common issue - maybe a new plug ?
> >> Ideas please and your collective wisdom appreciated.
> >> rg
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >
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