[Healeys] GB Oil Leak

[Roger Grace]

Update
OK - so bought a new drain plug from Moss. It is slightly longer and with a
3/8 allen socket instead of the usual 7/16 square. The thread seemed to be
machined and better quality than the plumbing like original one. Used some
non hardening goo and so far so good, however not had an opportunity yet to
get it really hot.
rg

On Sun, Oct 16, 2022 at 10:19 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
>
>
> 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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