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Old Jun 19, 2007 | 07:42 AM
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Angry Leaking oil drain plug !!!

I have replaced plug twice and gasket three times on my 96 PSD...still drips in my drive way...not much but a PITA!!!!!!!!!!!
Not good for asphalt or someone else's drive.
Does anyone make one that does not leak ?
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Old Jun 19, 2007 | 08:15 AM
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Originally Posted by 60man
I have replaced plug twice and gasket three times on my 96 PSD...still drips in my drive way...not much but a PITA!!!!!!!!!!!
Not good for asphalt or someone else's drive.
Does anyone make one that does not leak ?
Thanks
Not trying to be a jerk, but are you sure that is where it is leaking from?
 
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Old Jun 19, 2007 | 09:40 AM
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Mine does the same thing! Just a seep really. I broke down and finally bought new copper washers at ford for like $4.00 a piece!!!, Hoping this stops it, plug is really tight with new gasket, I'm not sure what to try next if the factory stuff doesn't work?

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Old Jun 19, 2007 | 10:27 AM
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Yeah Copper gasket is the way to go. If your using the plastic or fiber ones try a copper gasket. They don't crush.
 
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Old Jun 19, 2007 | 10:29 AM
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If I were you, I would invest in a Fumoto valve as they are the cats meow! 20.00 will get you an no-leak, easy to drain oil change.


http://www.fumotovalve.com/
 
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Old Jun 19, 2007 | 10:54 AM
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Originally Posted by tndiesel
Not trying to be a jerk, but are you sure that is where it is leaking from?
Yep....very sure !!
 
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Old Jun 19, 2007 | 10:58 AM
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I have used/using copper gaskets...after first oil change...they leak.Just went to Ford....they had plug but NO gaskets.!!
 
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Old Jun 19, 2007 | 11:06 AM
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[QUOTE=Suber]If I were you, I would invest in a Fumoto valve as they are the cats meow! 20.00 will get you an no-leak, easy to drain oil change.


http://www.fumotovalve.com/[/QUOTE]

Thanks for link...I'll check it out.
 
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